Beschadigen
Example: We moeten voorzichtig zijn om de auto niet te beschadigen.
Definition
"Beschadigen" means to cause harm or damage to something, making it less perfect or functional. It involves physical or structural impairment, as in the example phrase where one must be careful not to damage the car.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beschadigen" comes from the prefix 'be-' indicating an action, combined with 'schade,' meaning damage or harm. It literally means 'to cause damage.' This word traces back to Middle Dutch and shares roots with similar Germanic terms.
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"Beschadigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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