Aanmoedigen
Example: Ik wil mijn vrienden aanmoedigen tijdens de wedstrijd.
Definition
"Aanmoedigen" means to give support or encouragement to someone, especially to boost their confidence or morale during an activity or challenge. For example, in the phrase 'Ik wil mijn vrienden aanmoedigen tijdens de wedstrijd,' it means to cheer on or motivate friends during a match.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "aanmoedigen" comes from the prefix 'aan-' meaning 'on' or 'towards,' combined with 'moed,' meaning 'courage' or 'spirit,' and the verb-forming suffix '-igen.' So literally, it means to 'put courage on' someone. Did you know? This word reflects the idea of giving someone courage to continue or succeed.
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"Aanmoedigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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