Presteren
Example: Ik wil goed presteren op mijn examen morgen.
Definition
"Presteren" means to perform or achieve a desired level of success, especially in tasks or activities such as exams or competitions. It refers to the act of doing well or accomplishing goals effectively, as in the example phrase, 'Ik wil goed presteren op mijn examen morgen,' meaning 'I want to perform well on my exam tomorrow.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "presteren" comes from the Latin verb 'praestare,' which means 'to excel' or 'to stand out.' This root also gave rise to English words like 'prestige' and 'prestigious.' Did you know that "presteren" originally implied going beyond expectations, capturing the sense of outstanding achievement?
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"Presteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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