Debuteren



Example: De jonge pianist zal volgende maand in het concertgebouw debuteren.

Definition


"Debuteren" means to make a first public appearance or performance, especially in music, signaling someone's introduction to an audience or professional stage. For example, a young pianist may debut at a concert hall, marking their initial formal presentation.

Etymology


The word "debuteren" comes from the French word "débuter," which means to make a first appearance or start something new. It was adopted into Dutch, particularly in artistic and musical contexts, to describe the moment an artist first performs publicly. Did you know that "débuter" originally stems from the Old French "debut," meaning 'a beginning' or 'start'?

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"Debuteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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