Beperken
Example: We moeten onze uitgaven beperken om geld te besparen.
Definition
"Beperken" means to limit or reduce something in size, amount, or extent. It involves setting boundaries or restrictions to control how much something can grow or be used. For example, one might limit expenses to save money.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beperken" comes from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and the root 'perken,' which means to enclose or restrict. Historically, 'perken' referred to boundaries or enclosures. Did you know? The idea of 'perking' something off literally meant drawing a boundary line.
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"Beperken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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