Balanceren
Example: Het is belangrijk om goed te balanceren tijdens yoga.
Definition
"Balanceren" means to maintain an even distribution of weight or stability, especially to avoid falling or tipping over. For example, in the phrase 'Het is belangrijk om goed te balanceren tijdens yoga,' it refers to the act of keeping steady and controlled while performing yoga poses.
Etymology
The word "balanceren" comes from the French verb 'balancer,' which means to swing or sway. This French term originated from the Italian 'balanciare,' derived from 'bilancia,' meaning scale or balance. Did you know? The concept of balancing has long been associated with scales used for weighing, reflecting the word's connection to maintaining equilibrium.
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"Balanceren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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