Voorzien
Example: We moeten goed voorzien in onze behoeften.
Definition
"Voorzien" means to supply or provide something that is needed or required. It often involves anticipating future needs and ensuring that resources or support are made available, as in the phrase 'We moeten goed voorzien in onze behoeften,' meaning 'We must adequately provide for our needs.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "voorzien" comes from the combination of 'voor-' meaning 'before' and 'zien' meaning 'to see.' It originally meant 'to foresee' or 'to anticipate,' reflecting the idea of looking ahead to prepare or provide in advance. Did you know? This root is related to the English word 'vision,' highlighting the connection between seeing and providing.
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"Voorzien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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