Beroemd
Example: Zij is een beroemde zangeres in Nederland.
Definition
"Beroemd" describes someone or something that is widely known and recognized, often for achievements or talent. In the example phrase, "zij is een beroemde zangeres in Nederland," it means the singer is famous and well-regarded in the Netherlands music scene.
Etymology
The Dutch word "beroemd" comes from the Middle Dutch term 'beroemen,' meaning 'to make known' or 'to proclaim.' It evolved to describe someone who is publicly recognized. Did you know? The root 'roem' relates to fame or glory, which appears in many European languages.
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"Beroemd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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