Oplossen
Example: We moeten dit probleem samen oplossen voor de deadline.
Definition
"Oplossen" means to find a solution or answer to a problem, puzzle, or difficult situation. It involves working through challenges to resolve an issue, as in the example phrase: 'We moeten dit probleem samen oplossen voor de deadline,' meaning 'We must solve this problem together before the deadline.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "oplossen" comes from the combination of 'op,' meaning 'up' or 'open,' and 'lossen,' meaning 'to loosen' or 'release.' Originally, it referred to loosening or breaking down something solid, and later evolved to mean solving or resolving problems, reflecting the idea of 'breaking down' difficulties.
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"Oplossen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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