De verwerving
Example: De verwerving van nieuwe vaardigheden is belangrijk voor je carrière.
Definition
"De verwerving" refers to the process of acquiring or gaining something, such as skills, knowledge, or possessions. It often involves deliberate effort to obtain or learn new abilities, exemplified by the phrase 'De verwerving van nieuwe vaardigheden is belangrijk voor je carrière.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verwerving" comes from the verb 'verwerven,' meaning to acquire or obtain. It traces back to Middle Dutch and Old Dutch roots, related to gaining or winning something. Did you know? Its roots also connect to the German verb 'erwerben,' which shares a similar meaning.
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"De verwerving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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