Verwijderen
Example: Je moet de oude bestanden verwijderen van je computer.
Definition
"Verwijderen" means to remove or take away something, often referring to deleting or getting rid of objects, files, or substances. For example, in the phrase 'Je moet de oude bestanden verwijderen van je computer,' it means you must delete the old files from your computer.
Etymology
The word "verwijderen" comes from the Dutch prefix 'ver-' indicating removal or reversal, combined with 'wijderen,' which is related to the verb 'wijden' meaning to widen or clear. Together, it evolved to mean 'to remove' or 'to get rid of.' Did you know that the prefix 'ver-' often changes the meaning of Dutch verbs to indicate a sense of undoing or removing?
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"Verwijderen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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