Betrekken
Example: Het is belangrijk om iedereen bij het project te betrekken.
Definition
"Betrekken" means to include or involve someone or something in an activity, process, or situation. For example, in the phrase 'Het is belangrijk om iedereen bij het project te betrekken,' it means making sure everyone participates or is considered in the project.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "betrekken" originates from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'trekken,' which means 'to pull.' Originally, it conveyed the sense of 'drawing in' or 'drawing towards.' Over time, "betrekken" evolved to mean involving or including someone in something. Did you know this word shares roots with the English word 'attract,' both involving the idea of drawing or pulling in?
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"Betrekken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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