Beperken
Example: We moeten onze uitgaven beperken om te sparen.
Definition
"Beperken" means to limit or reduce something in amount, extent, or scope. It involves making something smaller or less in order to control or restrict it, as in the example phrase 'We moeten onze uitgaven beperken om te sparen,' where expenses are being limited to save money.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beperken" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'perken,' which originally meant to enclose or restrict within boundaries. Over time, "beperken" evolved to mean restricting or limiting something. Did you know? The root 'perk' is related to the English word 'park,' which also refers to an enclosed area.
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"Beperken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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