De bescherming
Example: De bescherming van het milieu is erg belangrijk voor ons.
Definition
"De bescherming" refers to the act or process of protecting or safeguarding something from harm, damage, or danger. It often involves measures taken to preserve the environment, safety, or rights, as in the phrase "De bescherming van het milieu is erg belangrijk voor ons."
Etymology
The word "de bescherming" comes from the Dutch verb "beschermen," meaning to protect or shield. It combines the prefix "be-" indicating an action and "scherm," which means screen or shield. Did you know? The concept of protection conveyed by "de bescherming" has roots in the idea of shielding someone or something from harm, much like a physical screen.
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"De bescherming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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