Assisteren
Example: Zij kan ons goed assisteren bij het project.
Definition
"Assisteren" means to help or support someone in completing a task or activity, often by providing aid or guidance. For example, in the phrase 'Zij kan ons goed assisteren bij het project,' it means she can effectively assist us with the project.
Etymology
The word "assisteren" comes from the Latin 'assistere,' meaning 'to stand by' or 'to help.' It entered Dutch through French 'assister,' carrying the meaning of providing support or aid. Did you know? The original Latin root combines 'ad-' (to) and 'sistere' (to stand), literally meaning 'to stand near.'
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"Assisteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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