Ondersteunen
Example: Ik wil je graag ondersteunen bij je project.
Definition
"Ondersteunen" means to provide help, assistance, or encouragement to someone or something, often in a practical or emotional way. For example, it involves supporting a project or a person by offering resources, guidance, or moral backing.
Etymology
The Dutch word "ondersteunen" comes from the combination of "onder" meaning 'under' and "steunen" meaning 'to support.' Together, it literally means 'to hold under,' reflecting the idea of providing foundational or backing support. Did you know this imagery of physically holding something up is embedded in the word?
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"Ondersteunen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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