Toeren
Example: De band toerde vorig jaar langs alle grote festivals in Europa.
Definition
"Toeren" means to travel or tour, especially for musicians or bands performing at various venues or festivals. It involves moving from place to place to give concerts, as in the example, 'De band toerde vorig jaar langs alle grote festivals in Europa,' meaning the band toured all major festivals in Europe last year.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "toeren" originally comes from the noun 'tour,' borrowed from French 'tour,' meaning a turn or circuit. Over time, "toeren" evolved to specifically mean traveling around performing music or shows. Did you know? The word shares roots with English 'tour,' highlighting the shared European cultural practice of traveling entertainers.
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"Toeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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