Kiezen
Example: Ik kies een boek uit de bibliotheek.
Definition
"Kiezen" means to select or pick something from a set of options, often based on preference or judgment. For example, in the sentence 'Ik kies een boek uit de bibliotheek,' it means deciding on a book from the library.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "kiezen" originates from the Old Dutch word 'kiesan,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*keusaną,' meaning 'to choose.' Did you know that this root is related to the English word 'choose,' showing their common Germanic heritage?
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"Kiezen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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