Bellen
Example: Ik bel mijn vriend elke zondag.
Definition
"Bellen" means to call someone by phone, typically to communicate or make contact. For example, in the phrase "Ik bel mijn vriend elke zondag," it means 'I call my friend every Sunday.' It refers to the act of using a telephone to reach someone.
Etymology
The Dutch word "bellen" originally comes from the word for 'bell,' which was associated with ringing to attract attention. Over time, it evolved to mean making a telephone call, as early phones used ringing bells to signal an incoming call. Did you know? The connection between ringing a bell and calling by phone is reflected in many languages.
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"Bellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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