Conserveren
Example: We moeten voedsel goed conserveren om het langer te bewaren.
Definition
"Conserveren" means to preserve or protect something, especially food, to prevent it from spoiling or decaying, ensuring it lasts longer. For example, it involves methods like freezing, canning, or drying to maintain the quality and safety of the food.
Etymology
The Dutch word "conserveren" comes from the French verb 'conserver,' which itself derives from the Latin 'conservare,' meaning 'to keep or save.' Did you know? The root 'con-' means 'together' and 'servare' means 'to keep,' so "conserveren" literally means 'to keep together' or 'to keep safe.'
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"Conserveren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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