Proberen
Example: Ik probeer elke dag gezonder te eten en te bewegen.
Definition
"Proberen" means to make an effort or attempt to do something, often with the aim of achieving a particular result. For example, it is used when someone tries to adopt healthier habits, as in 'Ik probeer elke dag gezonder te eten en te bewegen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "proberen" comes from the Old French 'prover' or 'prever,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'probare,' meaning 'to test' or 'to prove.' Did you know that the root 'probare' is also the source of the English word 'probe'? This reflects the idea of testing or trying something out.
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"Proberen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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