Onthullen
Example: De detective zal de waarheid onthullen tijdens het onderzoek.
Definition
"Onthullen" means to reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or secret, often used in contexts like uncovering facts or truths, as in the phrase 'The detective will reveal the truth during the investigation.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "onthullen" originates from the prefix 'ont-' meaning 'un-' or 'off,' combined with 'hullen,' which means 'to cover or wrap.' Together, "onthullen" literally means 'to unwrap' or 'to uncover.' Did you know? This word carries the sense of lifting a veil or removing a cover to reveal what lies beneath.
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"Onthullen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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