Verbeteren
Example: Ik wil mijn Nederlands verbeteren voor de cursus.
Definition
"Verbeteren" means to make something better or to improve the quality, condition, or performance of something. It often involves correcting mistakes or enhancing skills, such as improving language abilities or refining a process to achieve better results.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verbeteren" comes from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'beter,' meaning better. 'Ver-' is a common Dutch prefix used to indicate change or improvement, so "verbeteren" literally means to make better. Did you know? This word shares roots with the English word 'better,' highlighting their common Germanic origins.
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"Verbeteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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