Doorgeven
Example: Kun je de boodschap aan hem doorgeven alsjeblieft?
Definition
"Doorgeven" means to pass or transmit something, such as information or an object, from one person to another. It often involves relaying a message or handing something over, as in the example phrase: 'Can you pass the message to him, please?'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "doorgeven" comes from the combination of 'door,' meaning 'through,' and 'geven,' meaning 'to give.' Together, they literally mean 'to give through,' reflecting the idea of passing something along. Did you know that this construction is quite common in Dutch to form verbs indicating transmission or continuation?
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"Doorgeven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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