Verkrijgen
Example: Je kunt de informatie verkrijgen via de website.
Definition
"Verkrijgen" means to obtain or acquire something, often through effort or a process. For example, you can "verkrijgen" information from a website, implying you actively get or receive it from a source.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verkrijgen" comes from the prefix "ver-" indicating a process or completion, combined with "krijgen," meaning to get or receive. So, "verkrijgen" literally means to get something fully or completely. Did you know this verb emphasizes the successful acquisition of something?
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"Verkrijgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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