Betekenen
Example: Voor filosofen kan vrijheid verschillende dingen betekenen.
Definition
"Betekenen" means to signify, represent, or have a particular meaning or importance. It is used to express what something stands for or indicates, as in how freedom can mean different things to different philosophers.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "betekenen" originates from the Middle Dutch 'betekenen', which is derived from 'tekenen' meaning 'to sign or draw,' combined with the prefix 'be-' indicating a thorough or intensive action. Did you know? The root 'tekenen' is related to the English word 'token,' reflecting the idea of a sign or symbol.
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"Betekenen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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