Beschermen
Example: Ouders beschermen hun kinderen tegen gevaarlijke situaties.
Definition
"Beschermen" means to keep someone or something safe from harm, danger, or injury. It involves taking action to guard or defend, as in the example where parents protect their children from dangerous situations.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beschermen" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'schermen,' meaning 'to shield' or 'to screen.' It literally implies placing a shield over something. Did you know that 'schermen' is also related to the English word 'screen,' both sharing the idea of protection or covering?
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"Beschermen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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