Wijzen op
Example: De leraar wijst op de belangrijke punten in de les.
Definition
"Wijzen op" is a Dutch verb phrase meaning to indicate or point out something important or noteworthy, often used to draw attention to specific details, as in highlighting key points during a lesson or discussion.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "wijzen op" comes from the verb "wijzen," meaning 'to point,' combined with the preposition "op," meaning 'on' or 'to.' Together, they form an expression that literally means 'point on' or 'point to,' used to direct attention. Did you know? The verb "wijzen" shares roots with the English word 'wise,' originally relating to showing or guiding.
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"Wijzen op" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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