Ademen
Example: Het is belangrijk om rustig te ademen tijdens het mediteren.
Definition
"Ademen" means to breathe, the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs. It is essential for life and often emphasized in relaxation or meditation practices, such as in the phrase 'Het is belangrijk om rustig te ademen tijdens het mediteren,' meaning it is important to breathe calmly during meditation.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "ademen" comes from the Old Dutch word "ademen," related to the German "atmen" and English "atmosphere," all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root *atmen, meaning breath or air. Did you know? The word is closely linked to the concept of air and life, highlighting its fundamental role in human existence.
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"Ademen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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