Delen
Example: We moeten onze ideeën delen met de groep.
Definition
"Delen" means to divide or distribute something into parts or to share something with others, such as ideas, resources, or responsibilities. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten onze ideeën delen met de groep,' it refers to sharing ideas with the group.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "delen" originates from the Old Dutch word 'dēlan,' which is related to the German 'teilen' and English 'deal.' It originally meant to divide or distribute and has retained this core meaning over time. Did you know? The English word 'deal' shares the same roots, highlighting a common ancestry in sharing or dividing.
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"Delen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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