Opgewonden
Example: Ze was opgewonden over het concert van vanavond.
Definition
"Opgewonden" is an adjective used in Dutch to describe someone feeling excited, thrilled, or emotionally stirred, often in anticipation of a positive event, as in the example phrase, 'Ze was opgewonden over het concert van vanavond,' meaning she was excited about tonight's concert.
Etymology
The Dutch word "opgewonden" comes from the prefix 'op-' meaning 'up' or 'upon' and the past participle of 'winden,' which means 'to wind' or 'to twist.' Originally, it described something wound up or tense. Over time, it evolved to describe the state of being emotionally stirred or excited.
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"Opgewonden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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