Beschouwen
Example: Veel mensen beschouwen kunst als een belangrijke uitdrukking.
Definition
"Beschouwen" means to look at or consider something carefully and thoughtfully, often forming an opinion or judgment. For example, many people "beschouwen" art as an important form of expression, reflecting deep observation and contemplation.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beschouwen" originates from Middle Dutch, combining 'be-' (a prefix indicating about or around) with 'schouwen' (to look or gaze). Did you know? The root 'schouwen' is related to the English word 'show,' both implying the act of seeing or looking closely.
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"Beschouwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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