Verduidelijken
Example: Kun je me helpen om dit probleem te verduidelijken?
Definition
"Verduidelijken" means to make something clearer or easier to understand by explaining it in more detail or providing additional information. It is commonly used when someone wants to clarify a problem, concept, or statement to ensure better comprehension.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verduidelijken" comes from the root word "duidelijk," meaning clear or distinct, combined with the prefix "ver-" which often indicates a transformation or intensification. So, "verduidelijken" literally means to make something clear or understandable. Did you know it shares roots with the English word "clear," both stemming from Germanic origins?
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"Verduidelijken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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