Veroveren
Example: De soldaten wilden het nieuwe land veroveren tijdens de oorlog.
Definition
"Veroveren" means to take control of a place or territory by force, especially during a war or conflict. It involves soldiers or forces capturing and gaining possession of a new land or area, often through military action.
Etymology
The Dutch word "veroveren" comes from the Middle Dutch 'veroveren,' which means to conquer or capture. It is derived from the prefix 'ver-' implying completion or intensification, and 'overen,' related to the concept of taking over. Did you know? The word shares roots with similar terms in other Germanic languages that describe conquest and domination.
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"Veroveren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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