Bevatten
Example: De doos bevat verschillende soorten snoep en chocolade.
Definition
"Bevatten" means to hold or include something within, often referring to physical or abstract contents. For example, in the sentence 'De doos bevat verschillende soorten snoep en chocolade,' it indicates that the box contains various types of candy and chocolate.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bevatten" comes from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and the root 'vatten,' which means 'to catch or hold.' This formation reflects the idea of encompassing or containing something. Did you know? The root 'vatten' is related to the English 'fetch' and 'catch,' highlighting their shared Germanic heritage.
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"Bevatten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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