Samen
Example: We zingen samen een mooi lied op school.
Definition
"Samen" is an adverb meaning 'together' or 'with others,' used to describe actions performed collectively or in unison, as in the phrase 'We zingen samen een mooi lied op school,' which means 'We sing a beautiful song together at school.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "samen" comes from the Old Dutch 'samane,' which is related to the German 'zusammen,' both meaning 'together.' Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic word '*samana,' emphasizing unity and joint action. Did you know? "Samen" shares a common ancestor with the English word 'same,' highlighting their close linguistic relationship.
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"Samen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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