Vermelden
Example: Ik wil graag de belangrijkste punten vermelden tijdens de vergadering.
Definition
"Vermelden" means to mention or state something clearly and explicitly, often during a conversation or presentation. It involves bringing up important points or details, as in the example phrase "Ik wil graag de belangrijkste punten vermelden tijdens de vergadering," which means expressing key points during a meeting.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "vermelden" originates from the Middle Dutch word "vermelden," which is related to the verb "melden" meaning 'to report' or 'announce.' The prefix "ver-" often indicates a thorough or intensive action, so "vermelden" essentially means to thoroughly mention or make known something. Did you know that "melden" itself comes from a Germanic root connected to communication and messages?
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"Vermelden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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