Verbeteren
Example: Ik wil mijn Nederlands verbeteren voor de vakantie.
Definition
"Verbeteren" means to make something better or to improve it in quality, condition, or performance. It involves actions taken to enhance skills, processes, or objects, such as practicing a language to increase proficiency, as in the phrase 'Ik wil mijn Nederlands verbeteren voor de vakantie.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "verbeteren" comes from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'beter,' meaning 'better.' The prefix 'ver-' often implies a change or transformation, so "verbeteren" literally means 'to make better.' This formation highlights the word's clear connection to improvement and enhancement.
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"Verbeteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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