Storten
Example: Hij besloot zijn spaargeld te storten op de bank.
Definition
"Storten" means to deposit or put money into an account, typically in a bank. It involves transferring funds from one place or person to a financial institution for safekeeping or use. For example, 'Hij besloot zijn spaargeld te storten op de bank' means he decided to deposit his savings in the bank.
Etymology
The Dutch word "storten" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the verb 'storten' meaning to throw or pour down. Over time, it evolved to also mean transferring or depositing money, similar to pouring funds into an account. Did you know? The idea of 'pouring' money metaphorically reflects the action of putting money into a financial place.
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"Storten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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