Bedenken
Example: Ik moet een goed idee bedenken voor het project.
Definition
"Bedenken" means to think of or come up with an idea, plan, or solution. It involves using mental effort to create or invent something new, often in response to a problem or challenge, as illustrated by the phrase 'Ik moet een goed idee bedenken voor het project.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bedenken" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'denken,' which means 'to think.' This formation emphasizes the act of thinking thoroughly or inventing something. Did you know that 'denken' shares roots with the English word 'think,' both tracing back to Proto-Germanic origins?
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"Bedenken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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