Beschermen
Example: Soldaten beschermen het kasteel tegen vijanden.
Definition
"Beschermen" means to guard or defend someone or something from harm or danger, especially in a historical context such as soldiers protecting a castle from enemies. It involves taking actions to ensure safety and prevent damage or attack.
Etymology
The Dutch word "beschermen" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'beschermen,' which means to cover or shield. It is related to the Old High German 'biskerma,' meaning protection or defense. Did you know? The word evokes the image of placing a protective shield between danger and what is valuable.
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"Beschermen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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