Verbieden
Example: De leraar verbiedt ons om te laat te komen.
Definition
"Verbieden" means to officially or firmly forbid someone from doing something, often by authority or rule. For example, in the sentence 'De leraar verbiedt ons om te laat te komen,' it means the teacher forbids us from being late.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verbieden" comes from the Middle Dutch 'verbiden,' which is related to the Old High German 'verbieten,' meaning to forbid or prohibit. Did you know? The root is linked to the concept of 'binding' or 'tying,' implying the restriction of actions.
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"Verbieden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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