Oppakken
Example: Kun je de spullen oppakken en naar de auto brengen?
Definition
"Oppakken" means to pick up or take hold of something physically, often to carry or move it from one place to another. It can also imply starting or resuming an activity. For instance, in the phrase 'Kun je de spullen oppakken en naar de auto brengen?', it means to pick up the items and bring them to the car.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "oppakken" comes from combining 'op,' meaning 'up,' and 'pakken,' meaning 'to grab or catch.' It literally means 'to grab up' or 'pick up.' Did you know that 'pakken' is related to the English word 'pack,' reflecting the action of handling or taking hold of objects?
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"Oppakken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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