Winkelen
Example: Ik ga morgen winkelen met mijn vrienden in de stad.
Definition
"Winkelen" means to go shopping, typically for goods or items, often done for leisure or necessity. It involves visiting stores or markets to browse and purchase products, as in the example phrase, 'Ik ga morgen winkelen met mijn vrienden in de stad,' meaning going shopping with friends in the city.
Etymology
The Dutch word "winkelen" comes from the noun 'winkel,' meaning 'shop' or 'store.' The verb form literally means 'to go to shops.' Its roots trace back to Middle Dutch, and it reflects the act of visiting shops to buy goods. Did you know? The word 'winkel' is related to the English 'winkle,' which historically referred to a small spiral shell, but in Dutch, it evolved to mean a small corner or shop.
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"Winkelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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