Rennen
Example: De kinderen rennen snel naar het speelplein.
Definition
"Rennen" means to move at a speed faster than a walk, typically by using both feet to leave the ground alternately. It is commonly used to describe the action of children or animals quickly moving from one place to another, as in "De kinderen rennen snel naar het speelplein."
Etymology
The Dutch word "rennen" originates from the Middle Dutch word of the same spelling, which itself comes from the Old High German 'rennan,' meaning to run or rush. This root is shared with the English word 'run.' Did you know? The word has maintained a remarkably consistent form and meaning across Germanic languages over centuries.
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"Rennen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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