Demonstreren
Example: De leraar wil ons iets demonstreren in de klas.
Definition
"Demonstreren" means to show or explain how something works or is done, often by giving a practical example or performance. For instance, a teacher might "demonstreren" a concept in class to help students understand it clearly.
Etymology
The word "demonstreren" comes from the Latin verb 'demonstrare,' which means to point out or show. It entered Dutch through French and has retained the sense of showing or proving something by example. Did you know? The root 'monstrare' is related to 'monster,' originally meaning a sign or warning!
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"Demonstreren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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