Stellen
Example: Zij stellen altijd de juiste vragen tijdens het gesprek.
Definition
"Stellen" is a Dutch verb meaning to pose or ask questions, or to set or place something in a particular position. It is commonly used when referring to formulating questions or making statements, as in 'They always stellen the right questions during the conversation.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "stellen" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'stellen,' meaning to place or set. It traces back to the Old Dutch 'stellan,' related to the German 'stellen,' both coming from the Proto-Germanic root '*stallijan,' meaning to put or place. Did you know? The word shares roots with English words like 'stall' and 'install,' reflecting its original sense of placing or setting something.
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"Stellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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