Behoren
Example: Iedereen behoort respect te hebben voor elkaar in de klas.
Definition
"Behoren" is a verb meaning to belong or to be proper or appropriate to someone or something. It is often used to indicate possession, membership, or duty, as in the phrase 'Everyone behoort respect te hebben voor elkaar in de klas,' meaning everyone should have respect for each other in the classroom.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "behoren" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the Old Dutch word 'behoren' which meant 'to belong to' or 'to be fitting.' It is composed of the prefix 'be-' and the root related to 'horen' meaning 'to hear' or 'to obey,' reflecting the idea of something being proper or due. Did you know that the sense of belonging in "behoren" connects historically to the concept of hearing or heeding a rightful claim?
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"Behoren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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