Ontsnappen
Example: De kat probeert altijd te ontsnappen uit de tuin.
Definition
"Ontsnappen" means to break free or get away from a place or situation, often to avoid danger or confinement. For example, in the sentence 'De kat probeert altijd te ontsnappen uit de tuin,' it describes the cat's attempt to escape from the garden.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "ontsnappen" comes from the prefix 'ont-' meaning 'off' or 'away,' combined with 'snappen,' which means 'to grasp' or 'to catch.' Together, it literally suggests breaking free from being caught. Did you know that the root 'snappen' is related to the English 'snap,' hinting at a sudden release?
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"Ontsnappen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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