Openen
Example: Ik ga de deur openen voor mijn vriend.
Definition
"Openen" means to cause something to no longer be closed, such as a door, window, or container. It involves making an object accessible or allowing entry or passage, as in the example phrase 'Ik ga de deur openen voor mijn vriend,' which means opening the door for a friend.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "openen" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'openen,' which is related to the Old High German 'offan,' both meaning to open. It shares roots with the English word 'open,' derived from the Proto-Germanic '*upaną,' meaning 'up' or 'open.' Did you know that the concept of 'opening' has ancient linguistic roots tied to the idea of making something accessible or lifting a barrier?
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"Openen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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