Oefenen
Example: We moeten elke dag oefenen voor de wedstrijd.
Definition
"Oefenen" means to repeatedly perform an activity or skill in order to improve proficiency or prepare for a specific event, such as practicing daily for a competition.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "oefenen" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'oeven', related to the Old High German 'uafen', meaning to practice or train. Did you know? The root is connected to the idea of honing skills through repetition.
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"Oefenen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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