De oefening
Example: Ik maak de oefening voor mijn huiswerk.
Definition
"De oefening" refers to a practice or exercise, typically an activity designed to improve a skill or knowledge, often used in educational contexts such as homework tasks or training routines.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de oefening" comes from the verb 'oefenen,' meaning to practice or train. It traces back to Middle Dutch 'oeven,' related to exercising or training, which itself originates from Old High German roots connected to effort and repetition. Did you know? The concept of 'oefening' emphasizes repeated action to gain mastery.
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"De oefening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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