Beoordelen
Example: De leraar gaat de toetsen beoordelen na de les.
Definition
"Beoordelen" means to evaluate or judge something based on specific criteria. It involves assessing qualities, performance, or outcomes, such as when a teacher grades exams after a lesson, determining their correctness or quality.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beoordelen" comes from the prefix 'be-' meaning 'about' or 'around' combined with 'oordelen,' which means 'to judge.' The root 'oordelen' itself is derived from Middle Dutch and Old Dutch, related to the word 'order,' reflecting the act of forming an opinion or judgment. Did you know that the prefix 'be-' often intensifies the meaning in Dutch verbs?
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"Beoordelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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