Onderwijzen
Example: De leraar onderwijst de leerlingen elke dag.
Definition
"Onderwijzen" means to impart knowledge or skills to others, typically in a formal setting such as a school. It involves explaining, demonstrating, and guiding students or learners to understand and master a subject or activity effectively.
Etymology
The Dutch word "onderwijzen" comes from the combination of "onder," meaning 'under' or 'among,' and "wijzen," meaning 'to show' or 'indicate.' Essentially, it originally meant 'to show or point out something to someone,' which evolved into the modern sense of teaching or instructing.
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"Onderwijzen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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