Veilig
Example: Het is veilig om hier te spelen.
Definition
"veilig" is an adverb meaning in a manner that is free from danger or risk. It describes actions done with safety, as in the phrase "Het is veilig om hier te spelen," which means it is safe to play here without harm.
Etymology
The Dutch word "veilig" comes from the Middle Dutch term 'vêlich,' related to the German 'sicher' and English 'safe.' It originally referred to protection or security. Did you know? Despite its similarity to the English word 'vile,' "veilig" has a positive meaning of safety and security!
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"Veilig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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