Verdelen
Example: We moeten de taken eerlijk verdelen onder de teamleden.
Definition
"Verdelen" means to divide or distribute something into parts or portions, often to share tasks, resources, or responsibilities fairly among people or groups, as in the example phrase: 'We moeten de taken eerlijk verdelen onder de teamleden.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verdelen" comes from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'delen,' which means 'to share' or 'to part.' The prefix 'ver-' often implies separation or distribution. Did you know that 'delen' is related to the English word 'deal,' both tracing back to the idea of dividing or sharing?
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"Verdelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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