Begrijpen
Example: Ik begrijp de uitleg van de leraar goed.
Definition
"Begrijpen" means to understand or grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something. It involves comprehending information, concepts, or instructions clearly, as in the example phrase: 'Ik begrijp de uitleg van de leraar goed,' meaning 'I understand the teacher's explanation well.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "begrijpen" comes from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'grijpen,' which means 'to grasp' or 'to seize.' So, "begrijpen" literally means 'to grasp thoroughly,' which perfectly fits its meaning of understanding something deeply.
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"Begrijpen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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