Bouwen
Example: Ze bouwen een nieuw huis in het oude dorp.
Definition
"Bouwen" means to construct or assemble structures, typically buildings, by putting together materials and parts. It involves creating something physical, such as houses or other edifices, often requiring planning, labor, and tools.
Etymology
The Dutch word "bouwen" comes from the Old Dutch 'būwan,' which is related to the German 'bauen' and English 'build.' It traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*būaną,' meaning 'to dwell' or 'to prepare a house.' Did you know? The word originally implied not just construction, but also inhabiting or making a home.
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"Bouwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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