Verliezen
Example: We mogen nooit de belangrijke geschiedenis verliezen.
Definition
"Verliezen" means to lose something, such as information, a possession, or a concept, often implying that it cannot be recovered. In the context of history, "verliezen" refers to the act of forgetting or no longer retaining important historical knowledge or events.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verliezen" comes from the Middle Dutch word "verliesen," which is related to the German "verlieren." It traces back to the Old High German "firliosan," meaning to lose or let go. Did you know? The root of "verliezen" is connected to the idea of letting something slip away or being deprived of it.
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"Verliezen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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