Citeren
Example: In zijn boek citeert hij verschillende belangrijke auteurs.
Definition
"Citeren" means to quote or repeat the exact words from a source, such as a book or speech, to provide evidence or illustrate a point. For example, in the sentence 'In zijn boek citeert hij verschillende belangrijke auteurs,' it refers to quoting important authors in his book.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "citeren" originates from the Latin word 'citare,' meaning 'to summon' or 'to call upon.' Over time, it evolved to specifically mean citing or quoting texts. Did you know? The word is related to the English 'cite' and shares roots with 'citation,' all emphasizing the act of referencing authoritative sources.
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"Citeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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