Ontdekken
Example: We willen nieuwe plekken ontdekken tijdens onze vakantie.
Definition
"Ontdekken" means to find or learn something for the first time, often something previously unknown or hidden. It involves exploring or identifying new places, facts, or ideas, as in the example phrase: 'We willen nieuwe plekken ontdekken tijdens onze vakantie' (We want to discover new places during our vacation).
Etymology
The Dutch verb "ontdekken" comes from the prefix 'ont-' meaning 'un-' or 'off' and 'dekken' meaning 'to cover.' So, it literally means 'to uncover.' Did you know? The word captures the idea of revealing or making something visible that was hidden before.
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"Ontdekken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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