De verzameling
Example: De verzameling boeken op de plank is indrukwekkend.
Definition
"De verzameling" refers to a collection or set of items gathered together, often for a specific purpose or theme. For example, "de verzameling boeken" means the collection of books, indicating a group of books accumulated in one place.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verzameling" comes from the verb "verzamelen," meaning to gather or collect. It combines the prefix "ver-" implying together or completely, with "zamelen," derived from Middle Dutch, linked to the idea of assembling or bringing things together. Did you know that the word shares roots with similar terms in Germanic languages related to gathering or collecting?
Learn to use this word actively
"De verzameling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
