Beschrijven
Example: Kun je het schilderij beschrijven voor de klas?
Definition
"Beschrijven" means to give a detailed account or explanation of something, often by outlining its characteristics, appearance, or features. For example, one might describe a painting to others by highlighting its colors, shapes, and overall impression.
Etymology
The Dutch word "beschrijven" comes from the prefix 'be-' which often intensifies the meaning, combined with 'schrijven,' meaning 'to write.' Originally, it referred to writing down details, but over time it expanded to mean describing or depicting something in words.
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"Beschrijven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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