Zich committeren
Example: Veel studenten willen zich committeren aan hun studie.
Definition
"Zich committeren" means to dedicate oneself firmly and wholeheartedly to a particular task, cause, or goal, often implying a serious and ongoing commitment. For example, many students want to 'zich committeren' to their studies, showing strong dedication and responsibility.
Etymology
The phrase "zich committeren" comes from the French verb 'commettre,' meaning to entrust or to commit. It entered Dutch with a similar sense of pledging oneself to a responsibility or cause. Did you know? The English word 'commit' shares the same root, highlighting a shared European linguistic history.
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"Zich committeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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to commit oneself