Bewaren
Example: We bewaren oude foto's in een grote doos op zolder.
Definition
"Bewaren" means to keep or store something carefully for future use or preservation, especially in the context of history or memories. For example, it involves saving old photos in a box to protect and maintain them over time.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bewaren" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'bewaren', meaning to guard or protect. It is related to the German word 'bewahren'. Interestingly, the root suggests a sense of watching over or safeguarding something valuable, which fits perfectly with its meaning today.
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"Bewaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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