Opgeven
Example: Het is belangrijk om nooit op te geven, zelfs als het moeilijk is.
Definition
"Opgeven" means to stop trying to do something or to surrender, especially after encountering difficulties or obstacles. It involves ceasing effort or abandoning a goal, as in the phrase: 'Het is belangrijk om nooit op te geven,' which emphasizes persistence despite challenges.
Etymology
The Dutch word "opgeven" is a verb formed from the prefix "op-" meaning 'up' or 'upon' and the verb "geven" meaning 'to give.' Originally, it carried the sense of 'giving up' or 'handing over' something. Did you know? The idea of 'giving up' is metaphorically linked to 'giving over' a task or responsibility to someone else.
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"Opgeven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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