Veraf
Example: De bergen in de verte lijken veraf en mysterieus.
Definition
"Veraf" is a Dutch adverb meaning 'far away' or 'at a distance.' It describes something that is located at a considerable physical or metaphorical distance from the observer, often used to convey remoteness or something beyond immediate reach or visibility.
Etymology
The Dutch word "veraf" originates from the combination of 'ver,' meaning 'far,' and 'af,' meaning 'off' or 'away.' This compound reflects the idea of something being far off or distant. Did you know? The use of 'af' in Dutch often denotes separation or distancing, which perfectly complements 'ver' in forming "veraf."
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"Veraf" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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