Commentaar geven
Example: Het is belangrijk om constructief commentaar te geven tijdens vergaderingen.
Definition
"Commentaar geven" means to provide feedback or remarks on a particular subject, often with the aim of offering constructive criticism or suggestions for improvement. It involves expressing opinions or observations about something, such as during meetings or discussions.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "commentaar geven" combines "commentaar," meaning 'comment' or 'criticism,' with "geven," meaning 'to give.' The word "commentaar" originates from the Latin "commentarius," which referred to a notebook or commentary. Did you know? The act of 'giving comment' has long been essential in scholarly and everyday communication.
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"Commentaar geven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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