Onthullen
Example: De detective zal het geheim binnenkort onthullen aan iedereen.
Definition
"Onthullen" means to reveal or make something previously hidden or secret known to others. It involves uncovering information or facts that were not publicly accessible before, such as when a detective reveals a secret to everyone.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "onthullen" comes from the prefix "ont-" meaning 'un-' or 'off,' combined with "hullen," which means 'to wrap or cover.' Thus, "onthullen" literally means 'to unwrap' or 'to uncover.' Did you know this verb paints a vivid picture of removing a cover to show what lies beneath?
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"Onthullen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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