Terugbrengen
Example: Ik moet het boek morgen terugbrengen naar de bibliotheek.
Definition
"Terugbrengen" means to return something to its original place or owner, often after borrowing or using it. For example, returning a book to the library after reading is an act of "terugbrengen." It involves bringing back an item to where it belongs.
Etymology
The Dutch word "terugbrengen" combines "terug," meaning 'back,' and "brengen," meaning 'to bring.' Together, they literally mean 'to bring back.' This straightforward compound reflects the action of returning something to its starting point. Did you know that such compound verbs are common in Dutch, making the language quite descriptive?
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"Terugbrengen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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