Binden
Example: Ze proberen de touwen stevig te binden voor de race.
Definition
"Binden" means to fasten or tie something securely, often by twisting or knotting materials together. It is commonly used when referring to fastening ropes, cords, or similar items to ensure they do not come loose, as in the example phrase about tying ropes firmly before a race.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "binden" originates from the Old Dutch word "bintan," which is related to the German "binden" and English "bind." These words trace back to the Proto-Germanic root *bindaną, meaning to tie or bind. Did you know that this root is also connected to the English word "band," highlighting the shared history of fastening or connecting things together?
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"Binden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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