Ontstaan
Example: De nieuwe ideeën zijn ontstaan uit de samenwerking van het team.
Definition
"Ontstaan" is a verb meaning to begin, emerge, or come into existence. It describes the process by which something starts or develops, such as ideas, events, or physical objects forming or appearing over time.
Etymology
The Dutch word "ontstaan" comes from the prefix "ont-" meaning 'off' or 'away' and the verb "staan" meaning 'to stand.' Together, they convey the idea of something 'standing up' or 'coming into being.' Did you know that "ontstaan" literally suggests the act of something rising or originating?
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"Ontstaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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