Verschuiven
Example: We moeten de meubels verschuiven voor de nieuwe vloer.
Definition
"Verschuiven" means to move or shift objects from one position to another, often gradually or slightly. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten de meubels verschuiven voor de nieuwe vloer,' it refers to moving the furniture to make space for the new floor.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verschuiven" comes from the prefix 'ver-' indicating a change or movement, combined with 'schuiven,' meaning 'to slide' or 'to shove.' Did you know? The root 'schuiven' itself originates from Old Dutch 'scuiven,' related to the English 'shove.' So, "verschuiven" literally means 'to slide over' or 'to shift.'
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"Verschuiven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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