Bedienen
Example: Ik kan de machine goed bedienen tijdens het werk.
Definition
"Bedienen" means to operate, control, or handle a machine or device effectively. It refers to the ability to manage or use equipment or systems properly, as in the phrase 'Ik kan de machine goed bedienen tijdens het werk,' which means 'I can operate the machine well during work.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bedienen" comes from Middle Dutch, combining 'be-' (a prefix) with 'dienen,' meaning 'to serve.' Originally, it related to serving or attending to someone, but over time it evolved to mean operating or managing equipment. Did you know? The shift from 'serving' to 'operating' reflects how early machine operation was seen as 'serving' the device.
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"Bedienen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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