Aankondigen
Example: De leraar zal de nieuwe regels morgen aankondigen.
Definition
"Aankondigen" means to formally announce or make known something to others, often in advance. For example, it involves informing people about new rules, events, or decisions clearly and publicly. In the sentence, 'De leraar zal de nieuwe regels morgen aankondigen,' it refers to the teacher announcing new rules tomorrow.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "aankondigen" comes from the combination of 'aan,' meaning 'to' or 'on,' and 'kondigen,' which is related to 'kundig,' meaning 'knowledgeable' or 'to make known.' Originally, it meant to proclaim or declare something openly. Did you know? The root 'kondigen' is related to the English word 'counsel,' reflecting the act of giving information or advice.
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"Aankondigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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