Bekijken
Example: Ik ga de nieuwe film vanavond bekijken met vrienden.
Definition
"Bekijken" means to look at or observe something carefully, often with the intention to understand or evaluate it. For example, in the phrase "Ik ga de nieuwe film vanavond bekijken met vrienden," it means to watch the new movie tonight with friends.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bekijken" is formed from the prefix "be-" and the verb "kijken," which means 'to look.' The prefix "be-" often adds a sense of thoroughness or intensity, so "bekijken" literally means 'to look at closely.' Did you know? The verb "kijken" is related to the English word "to look," both stemming from a common Germanic root.
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"Bekijken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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