Aanbevelen
Example: Ik kan dit boek echt aanbevelen voor jou.
Definition
"Aanbevelen" means to suggest or endorse something or someone as being suitable or worthy of consideration. It is often used to express a positive opinion or advice, such as recommending a book, product, or action to another person.
Etymology
The Dutch word "aanbevelen" comes from the combination of "aan" meaning 'to' or 'towards' and "bevelen" meaning 'to command' or 'order.' Originally, it implied giving a directive or strong advice. Over time, it evolved to mean recommending something with positive support, rather than a strict command.
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"Aanbevelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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