Uitleggen
Example: Kun je me uitleggen hoe dit apparaat werkt?
Definition
"Uitleggen" means to explain or clarify something in detail so that it becomes understandable to someone else. For example, in the phrase 'Kun je me uitleggen hoe dit apparaat werkt?' it refers to describing how a device operates clearly and comprehensibly.
Etymology
The Dutch word "uitleggen" comes from the prefix 'uit-' meaning 'out' and the verb 'leggen' meaning 'to lay' or 'to put.' Together, it originally meant 'to lay out' or 'to set forth,' which evolved into the modern sense of 'explaining' or 'clarifying.' Did you know? The word paints a picture of 'laying out' information clearly for others to understand.
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"Uitleggen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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