De aanbeveling
Example: De aanbeveling van de leraar was erg nuttig voor ons.
Definition
"De aanbeveling" refers to a recommendation or suggestion offered by someone, often to guide or advise others in making decisions. For example, a teacher’s recommendation can provide useful guidance for students in their studies or choices.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de aanbeveling" comes from the verb "aanbevelen," which means to recommend or endorse. It combines "aan" (to) and "bevelen" (to command), reflecting the idea of giving a directive or positive suggestion. Did you know it originally implied a strong suggestion, almost like a command?
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"De aanbeveling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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