Optreden
Example: De band zal vanavond optreden in het café.
Definition
"Optreden" means to perform, especially in a musical context, such as a band or artist presenting their music live to an audience. It involves playing instruments, singing, or otherwise entertaining people on a stage or venue.
Etymology
The Dutch word "optreden" comes from the combination of 'op,' meaning 'on' or 'upon,' and 'treden,' meaning 'to step.' Originally, it referred to stepping onto a stage or platform to perform. Did you know? The word vividly captures the action of stepping forward to present oneself publicly.
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"Optreden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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