Verwerven
Example: Je kunt veel vaardigheden verwerven door hard te werken.
Definition
"Verwerven" means to gain or acquire skills, knowledge, or possessions through effort, learning, or experience. For example, you can "verwerven" many skills by working hard, indicating the process of obtaining something valuable over time.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verwerven" originates from Middle Dutch, combining the prefix 'ver-' implying completion or thoroughness, and 'werven', which means to gain or obtain. Interestingly, 'werven' is related to the English word 'warrant,' both sharing the idea of securing or gaining something. Did you know? The root 'werven' traces back to Germanic origins, emphasizing the concept of effortful acquisition.
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"Verwerven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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