Verzoeken
Example: Ik heb hem gevraagd om hulp bij mijn verzoeken.
Definition
"Verzoeken" means to ask or formally request something from someone, often politely or with respect. It is used when someone seeks assistance, permission, or an action, as in the phrase 'Ik heb hem gevraagd om hulp bij mijn verzoeken,' meaning 'I have asked him for help with my requests.'
Etymology
The word "verzoeken" comes from the Dutch verb formed by the prefix 'ver-' and the root 'zoeken,' which means 'to seek' or 'search.' Originally, it implied seeking something with intent, evolving into the sense of making a formal or polite request. Did you know the root 'zoeken' is related to the English word 'seek'?
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"Verzoeken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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