Herkennen
Example: Ik kan hem niet herkennen zonder zijn bril.
Definition
"Herkennen" means to identify or recognize someone or something based on previous knowledge or experience. For example, in the phrase 'Ik kan hem niet herkennen zonder zijn bril,' it means not being able to recognize him without his glasses.
Etymology
The Dutch word "herkennen" originates from the prefix 'her-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'kennen,' which means 'to know.' Together, they imply 'to know again' or 'to recognize.' Did you know that this construction is common in Dutch to indicate repetition or restoration?
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"Herkennen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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