Voltooien
Example: Ik moet mijn project voor morgen voltooien.
Definition
"Voltooien" means to finish or complete a task, project, or activity successfully. It refers to bringing something to its intended end or conclusion, such as finishing a project by the deadline. For example, 'Ik moet mijn project voor morgen voltooien' means 'I must complete my project by tomorrow.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "voltooien" comes from combining "vol-", meaning 'full' or 'complete', with "tooien", an old verb meaning 'to adorn' or 'to finish'. Over time, "voltooien" evolved to mean 'to complete' or 'to finish' something entirely. Did you know? The root "tooien" is related to the English word 'tune', originally meaning to adjust or set right, which aligns with finishing or perfecting a task.
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"Voltooien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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