Zich concentreren
Example: Ik moet me concentreren op mijn huiswerk.
Definition
"Zich concentreren" means focusing one's attention or mental effort on a specific task or object, often to improve performance or understanding. For example, in the phrase "Ik moet me concentreren op mijn huiswerk," it refers to the need to focus on homework without distractions.
Etymology
The phrase "zich concentreren" comes from the Dutch reflexive verb construction, where "zich" means 'oneself' and "concentreren" is borrowed from the Latin 'concentrare,' meaning 'to bring to a common center.' It reflects the idea of gathering one's mental faculties in one place. Did you know? This verb shares roots with the English word 'concentrate,' both highlighting focused effort.
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"Zich concentreren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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