Aannemen
Example: Het bedrijf besloot om nieuwe werknemers aan te nemen.
Definition
"Aannemen" is a verb meaning to hire or accept someone or something, typically used when a company decides to employ new workers or take on a proposal. For example, it describes the act of a business choosing to employ new employees.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "aannemen" comes from the prefix 'aan-' meaning 'on' or 'to' and the verb 'nemen' meaning 'to take.' Together, it literally means 'to take on,' which evolved into the meaning of hiring or accepting. Did you know? The concept of 'taking on' someone as an employee has been central to the word's use for centuries.
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"Aannemen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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