Behalve
Example: Iedereen was aanwezig behalve de nieuwe student in de klas.
Definition
"Behalve" is a preposition used to indicate exclusion, meaning 'except' or 'besides' in English. It shows that someone or something is not included in a general statement, as in the phrase 'Everyone was present except the new student in the class.'
Etymology
The Dutch preposition "behalve" originates from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'halven,' which means 'to halve' or 'to cut.' Over time, it evolved to express the idea of excluding or leaving something out, similar to the English 'except.' Did you know that the 'be-' prefix often intensifies or modifies the meaning of verbs in Dutch?
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"Behalve" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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