Suggereren
Example: Kun je me iets suggereren voor het diner vanavond?
Definition
"Suggereren" means to propose or put forward an idea or suggestion to someone in a subtle or indirect way, often to influence their decision or thinking. For example, "Kun je me iets suggereren voor het diner vanavond?" asks for a dinner suggestion.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "suggereren" comes from the Latin 'suggerere,' meaning 'to bring up' or 'to suggest.' It entered Dutch through French influence, retaining the sense of offering an idea indirectly. Did you know? The root 'gerere' in Latin means 'to carry,' so 'suggereren' literally means 'to carry under' or 'bring up from beneath.'
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"Suggereren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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