Verwijzen
Example: De leraar verwijst naar belangrijke bronnen voor het onderzoek.
Definition
"Verwijzen" means to direct someone to a source of information or to indicate a reference, often in communication or research contexts. For example, in the phrase 'De leraar verwijst naar belangrijke bronnen voor het onderzoek,' the teacher points to important sources for the research.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verwijzen" comes from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'wijzen,' which means 'to point' or 'to show.' Did you know? The root 'wijzen' has Germanic origins related to pointing or indicating, reflecting the action of directing attention or guidance.
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"Verwijzen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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