Veranderen
Example: Ik wil mijn leven veranderen voor de beter.
Definition
"Veranderen" means to make or become different in some way, often involving a noticeable transformation or modification. It typically refers to altering conditions, characteristics, or situations, such as in the phrase 'Ik wil mijn leven veranderen voor de beter,' which means wanting to improve one's life.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "veranderen" comes from the Middle Dutch 'veranderen,' which is related to the Old High German 'farandern,' meaning 'to change' or 'to alter.' It is composed of the prefix 'ver-' implying transformation or thoroughness, and the root related to 'anderen,' meaning 'others' or 'to make other.' Did you know? The same root is found in the English word 'change,' reflecting a common Germanic heritage.
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"Veranderen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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