Volgens
Example: Volgens de leraar is het belangrijk om te studeren.
Definition
"Volgens" is a Dutch preposition used to indicate the source or basis of information, meaning 'according to' or 'as stated by.' For example, in the phrase 'Volgens de leraar is het belangrijk om te studeren,' it shows that the statement reflects the teacher's opinion or information.
Etymology
The Dutch word "volgens" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'volgen,' meaning 'to follow.' It evolved to express the idea of 'following someone's word or opinion,' hence its use to mean 'according to.' Did you know? The word retains a connection to the concept of following or adhering to a source.
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"Volgens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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