Over
Example: De kat springt over de muur in de tuin.
Definition
"Over" is a Dutch preposition used to indicate movement from one side to the other, usually across a physical barrier or space, as in the example phrase where the cat jumps over the wall into the garden.
Etymology
The Dutch word "over" originates from the Old Dutch "obero," related to the Proto-Germanic "uber," meaning 'above' or 'over.' Did you know? This root is also the source of similar words in English and German, like 'over' and 'über,' showing the common heritage of these languages.
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"Over" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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