Uitdagen
Example: Hij besloot zijn vrienden uit te dagen voor een spel.
Definition
"uitdagen" means to invite someone to take part in a contest or competition, often with the intention of testing their abilities or provoking a reaction. For example, in the phrase 'Hij besloot zijn vrienden uit te dagen voor een spel,' it refers to challenging friends to a game.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "uitdagen" comes from the combination of 'uit' meaning 'out' and 'dagen,' an old verb meaning 'to dare' or 'to defy.' Did you know that the word literally suggests 'to dare out,' reflecting the idea of provoking someone to step forward and accept a challenge?
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"Uitdagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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