De bescherming
Example: De bescherming van het milieu is erg belangrijk voor ons.
Definition
"De bescherming" refers to the act or process of safeguarding or defending something from harm, danger, or damage. It commonly involves measures taken to preserve and maintain the safety and integrity of objects, people, or environments.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bescherming" originates from the verb 'beschermen,' meaning 'to protect.' The root comes from Middle Dutch, combining 'be-' (a prefix indicating about or around) and 'schermen' (to shield or screen). Did you know? The concept behind "de bescherming" is closely linked to the idea of putting a shield around something to keep it safe.
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"De bescherming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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