Vermijden
Example: Ik probeer drukte te vermijden tijdens het winkelen.
Definition
"Vermijden" means to deliberately stay away from or steer clear of something, often to avoid harm, difficulty, or unwanted situations. For example, in the sentence 'Ik probeer drukte te vermijden tijdens het winkelen,' it means trying to avoid crowds while shopping.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "vermijden" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'vermijden,' which itself derives from the Old Dutch 'firmidan,' meaning 'to avoid.' It is related to the German 'vermeiden' and the English 'avoid,' all sharing Germanic roots. Did you know? The prefix 'ver-' often implies a sense of distancing or negation in Dutch verbs.
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"Vermijden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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