Verkiezen
Example: Ik verkies koffie boven thee in de ochtend.
Definition
"Verkiezen" means to prefer one option over another, often used when expressing a choice or liking something more than something else. For example, in the sentence 'Ik verkies koffie boven thee in de ochtend,' it means preferring coffee over tea in the morning.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verkiezen" comes from the Middle Dutch 'verkiesen,' which is related to the German 'verlesen.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often implying change or preference) with 'kiezen' meaning 'to choose.' Did you know? The word subtly implies making a choice with some consideration or favor.
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"Verkiezen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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