Reizen
Example: Ik hou van reizen naar nieuwe plaatsen.
Definition
"Reizen" means to travel or journey from one place to another, often for pleasure or exploration. It involves moving across distances, whether nearby or far, to experience new environments, cultures, or destinations, as in the phrase 'Ik hou van reizen naar nieuwe plaatsen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "reizen" comes from the Middle Dutch 'reisen,' which is related to Old High German 'reisën,' meaning to journey or travel. Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*raisijan,' which suggests movement or going on a trip. Did you know? The word shares its origin with the English 'raise,' originally meaning to set out or ascend.
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"Reizen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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