Overwinnen
Example: Ze kan haar angsten overwinnen met veel oefening.
Definition
"Overwinnen" is a verb meaning to successfully defeat or conquer an obstacle, difficulty, or fear. For example, it describes the action of overcoming fears or challenges through effort and determination.
Etymology
The word "overwinnen" comes from the Dutch language, combining "over" meaning 'over' or 'beyond' and "winnen" meaning 'to win.' Together, they convey the idea of winning over something. Did you know? This verb shares roots with the English word 'win,' highlighting their common Germanic origins.
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"Overwinnen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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