Zorgen voor
Example: Het is belangrijk om goed te zorgen voor jezelf.
Definition
"Zorgen voor" means to take care of someone or something by providing attention, support, or maintenance. It involves ensuring well-being, safety, or proper functioning, as in the phrase 'It is important to properly take care of yourself.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "zorgen voor" comes from the verb "zorgen," meaning 'to care' or 'to worry,' combined with "voor," meaning 'for.' Together, they express the act of caring for or attending to someone or something. Did you know? The root "zorg" traces back to Old Dutch, related to concern or anxiety.
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"Zorgen voor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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