Blijken
Example: Het blijkt dat we meer tijd nodig hebben voor dit project.
Definition
"Blijken" means to turn out or prove to be the case after consideration or investigation. For example, in the sentence 'Het blijkt dat we meer tijd nodig hebben voor dit project,' it indicates that it turns out we need more time for this project.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "blijken" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the Old Dutch 'blīkan,' meaning to shine or appear. Interestingly, it shares roots with the English word 'blink,' both linked to the concept of light or appearing visibly.
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"Blijken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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