Ontdekken
Example: We kunnen nieuwe feiten over de geschiedenis ontdekken.
Definition
"Ontdekken" means to find or become aware of something previously unknown, especially in the context of history. It involves uncovering new facts, events, or information that were hidden or not understood before, as in the phrase: We can discover new facts about history.
Etymology
The Dutch word "ontdekken" comes from the prefix 'ont-', meaning 'un-' or 'dis-', combined with 'dekken', meaning 'to cover'. So, "ontdekken" originally meant 'to uncover' or 'to reveal'. Did you know that this word vividly conveys the idea of lifting a cover to reveal something hidden, perfectly fitting for historical discoveries?
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"Ontdekken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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