Overweg kunnen
Example: Zij kunnen goed overweg met verschillende soorten technologie.
Definition
"Overweg kunnen" means being able to manage or handle something effectively, especially in the context of dealing with different kinds of situations, objects, or people. For example, one might say someone can 'overweg kunnen' with various types of technology, indicating competence and adaptability.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "overweg kunnen" combines 'overweg,' which historically relates to 'passing over' or 'getting through,' and 'kunnen,' meaning 'can' or 'to be able.' Together, it conveys the ability to navigate or manage something. Did you know? The phrase figuratively suggests moving over obstacles smoothly, hence the sense of handling or managing well.
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"Overweg kunnen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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