De proef
Example: De proef was moeilijk, maar ik heb mijn best gedaan.
Definition
"De proef" refers to a test or trial conducted to assess ability, knowledge, or performance. It often involves a challenging task or experiment to evaluate how well someone or something performs under specific conditions.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de proef" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'proeve,' meaning a test or trial. It shares roots with the English word 'proof,' reflecting the idea of testing or proving something. Did you know that originally, "de proef" was closely related to the concept of proving the quality or truth of something?
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"De proef" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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