Functioneren
Example: Het team moet goed functioneren om succesvol te zijn.
Definition
"Functioneren" means to operate or perform effectively, especially in a practical or organizational context. It refers to how well a system, person, or group carries out its intended tasks or roles, such as in the phrase: 'The team must function well to be successful.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "functioneren" comes from the Latin 'functionari', which means 'to perform' or 'to execute'. It was adopted into Dutch through French influence and retains the meaning related to carrying out duties or working properly. Did you know that the root 'function' originally referred to a social role or duty?
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"Functioneren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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