Uitrusten
Example: Na een lange dag wil ik even uitrusten op de bank.
Definition
"Uitrusten" means to rest or relax, typically after physical or mental exertion. It involves taking a break to regain energy and recover strength, as in the example phrase, 'After a long day, I want to rest on the couch.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "uitrusten" comes from the combination of 'uit,' meaning 'out' or 'off,' and 'rusten,' meaning 'to rest.' Together, they convey the idea of coming out of activity to rest. Did you know? The word 'rust' is related to the English word 'rest,' reflecting their common Germanic roots.
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"Uitrusten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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