Voorstellen
Example: Ik wil je graag mijn vrienden voorstellen.
Definition
"Voorstellen" is a verb meaning to introduce someone to others, as in presenting a person to a group or an individual. For example, in the sentence 'Ik wil je graag mijn vrienden voorstellen,' it means to introduce you to my friends. Present: voorstel, Past: stelde voor, Past participle: voorgesteld.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "voorstellen" combines 'voor' (before) and 'stellen' (to place or put). Originally, it meant to 'place before' or 'present,' which naturally extended to introducing people or ideas. Did you know? Its use in introductions aligns with the idea of putting someone 'before' others in social interaction.
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"Voorstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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