Besturen
Example: Hij leerde hoe hij het oude schip kon besturen tijdens de tocht.
Definition
"Besturen" means to control or direct the operation of a vehicle, machine, or organization. In the example phrase, it refers to learning how to operate an old ship during a journey, highlighting the act of guiding or managing its movement effectively.
Etymology
The Dutch word "besturen" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'sturen,' which means to steer or direct. Originally, it related to steering a ship or vehicle, and over time it extended to managing organizations or systems. Did you know that 'sturen' itself is linked to the English word 'stern,' the rear part of a ship, emphasizing control from behind?
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"Besturen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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