Verkiezen
Example: Veel mensen verkiezen democratie boven dictatuur in de geschiedenis.
Definition
"Verkiezen" means to prefer or choose one option over another, often in the context of making a decision based on personal or collective preference. For example, many people "verkiezen" democracy over dictatorship in history due to its values and freedoms.
Etymology
The word "verkiezen" comes from the Dutch prefix 'ver-' combined with 'kiezen,' which means 'to choose.' Historically, it reflects the act of selecting or choosing something over others. Did you know that its roots trace back to Old Dutch and Germanic languages, emphasizing the importance of making a deliberate choice?
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"Verkiezen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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