Opslaan
Example: Ik wil mijn foto's opslaan op de computer.
Definition
"Opslaan" means to save or store data, information, or objects, typically by transferring them to a digital device or a designated place for future use. For example, saving photos on a computer for later access or backup.
Etymology
The word "opslaan" comes from the Dutch verb combining 'op' (meaning 'up' or 'on') and 'slaan' (meaning 'to hit' or 'to strike'). Historically, 'slaan' also meant 'to put' or 'to store,' so "opslaan" literally means 'to put up' or 'to store.' Did you know that this verb shares roots with English words like 'slag' or 'slay' but evolved differently in Dutch to mean saving or storing?
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"Opslaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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