Schrijven
Example: Ik schrijf elke dag in mijn dagboek.
Definition
"Schrijven" means to form letters or words on a surface, typically paper, using a pen or pencil, or to compose text digitally. It refers to the act of producing written language, as in the example phrase, 'Ik schrijf elke dag in mijn dagboek,' meaning 'I write every day in my diary.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "schrijven" comes from the Old Dutch 'scrīban,' which in turn originates from the Latin 'scribere,' meaning to write. Did you know? The root of "schrijven" is shared with English words like 'scribe' and 'script,' all connected to writing.
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"Schrijven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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