Opnemen
Example: We gaan morgen een nieuw liedje opnemen in de studio.
Definition
"Opnemen" in the context of music means to record sounds or music, typically by capturing them electronically in a studio or other setting. For example, "We gaan morgen een nieuw liedje opnemen in de studio" means preparing to record a new song tomorrow in the studio.
Etymology
The Dutch word "opnemen" combines "op," meaning 'up' or 'on,' and "nemen," meaning 'to take.' Originally, it meant 'to take up' or 'to pick up.' Over time, it evolved to include the sense of capturing or recording sound, especially after the invention of recording technology.
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"Opnemen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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