Trainen
Example: Ik train elke zaterdag voor de marathon.
Definition
"Trainen" means to practice or exercise regularly in order to improve a skill or physical fitness, especially in sports or other activities. For example, "Ik train elke zaterdag voor de marathon" means "I train every Saturday for the marathon."
Etymology
The Dutch word "trainen" comes from the English word "train," which entered Dutch in the 19th century. It originally referred to pulling or dragging, but evolved in meaning to practicing or coaching, especially in sports contexts. Did you know that "train" in English originally referred to a line of connected vehicles or people, showing how the concept of progression and preparation influenced the verb?
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"Trainen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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