De verkenning
Example: De verkenning van het nieuwe gebied is spannend en leerzaam.
Definition
"De verkenning" refers to the act or process of exploring or investigating a new area, subject, or situation to gain knowledge and understanding. It often involves careful observation, study, and analysis, typically in unfamiliar or unknown contexts.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verkenning" comes from the verb "verkennen," meaning to explore or survey. It combines the prefix "ver-" indicating thoroughness, with "kennen," meaning to know. Did you know that this word originally related to military scouting before expanding to general exploration?
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"De verkenning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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