Consumeren
Example: Veel mensen consumeren te veel suiker in hun dieet.
Definition
"Consumeren" means to use up or ingest goods, services, or substances, especially food or drink, often in the context of personal consumption habits. For example, many people consume too much sugar in their diet, indicating excessive intake.
Etymology
The word "consumeren" comes from the Latin verb 'consumere', which means 'to take up, use, or spend.' It entered Dutch through French influence, retaining its meaning related to using or ingesting resources. Did you know that its root 'sumere' literally means 'to take'?
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"Consumeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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