Ervaren
Example: Veel mensen ervaren stress tijdens drukke periodes.
Definition
"Ervaren" means to undergo or feel something through direct personal experience, often referring to emotions, sensations, or situations. For example, many people "ervaren" stress during busy periods, indicating they personally go through or sense that stress.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "ervaren" comes from Middle Dutch, derived from the prefix 'er-' meaning 'there' or 'in that place' combined with 'varen,' which originally meant 'to travel' or 'to go.' Over time, "ervaren" evolved to mean gaining knowledge or feeling something through experience. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'fare' as in 'to fare well.'
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"Ervaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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