De verwerving
Example: De verwerving van nieuwe vaardigheden is essentieel voor groei.
Definition
"De verwerving" refers to the process of acquiring or gaining something, such as skills, knowledge, or possessions. For example, "De verwerving van nieuwe vaardigheden is essentieel voor groei" means the acquisition of new skills is essential for growth.
Etymology
The term "de verwerving" comes from the Dutch verb 'verwerven,' meaning to acquire or obtain. It is derived from the Middle Dutch 'verwerven,' which traces back to the Old High German 'firwerfan,' combining 'ver-' (intensive prefix) and 'werfan' (to throw or cast). Did you know that the root is related to the idea of 'throwing oneself' towards something to gain it?
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"De verwerving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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