Duwen
Example: Ik duw de deur open met mijn hand.
Definition
"Duwen" means to apply force to an object in order to move it away from oneself, as in pushing a door open with your hand. It involves exerting pressure to make something shift or change position.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "duwen" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the Old High German word "tuowan", meaning to push or strike. Did you know? The word shares roots with similar terms in Germanic languages, reflecting the common physical action of pushing.
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"Duwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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