Triggeren
Example: De film kan veel emoties triggeren bij het publiek.
Definition
"Triggeren" is a verb meaning to cause or provoke a strong emotional reaction or response in someone, often unexpectedly or intensely. For example, a movie may trigger many emotions in the audience, stirring feelings deeply and suddenly.
Etymology
The word "triggeren" comes from the English word "trigger," originally referring to the mechanism on a firearm that initiates firing. In Dutch, it has been adopted as a verb to describe initiating or provoking reactions, especially emotional or psychological ones. Did you know? Its use in Dutch as a verb reflects how language adapts technical terms into everyday emotional contexts.
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"Triggeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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