De versnelling
Example: De versnelling van de auto was indrukwekkend tijdens de race.
Definition
"De versnelling" refers to the process or action of increasing speed, especially in the context of a vehicle. It describes how quickly a car or object can go faster, often measured during movement or a race, highlighting the change in velocity over time.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de versnelling" comes from the verb "versnellen," meaning to accelerate or speed up. It combines "ver-" (a prefix indicating change or intensification) with "snellen," which means to be fast or hurry. Did you know? The root "snellen" is related to the English word "snell," an old term meaning quick or swift.
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"De versnelling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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