Verlangen
Example: Veel mensen verlangen naar een betere toekomst voor hun kinderen.
Definition
"Verlangen" means to strongly desire or long for something, often with a sense of deep emotional yearning. For example, many people "verlangen" for a better future for their children, expressing a heartfelt wish or hope.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verlangen" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'verlengen,' which originally meant 'to lengthen' or 'to extend.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to long for' or 'to desire,' metaphorically extending one's hopes or wishes toward something.
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"Verlangen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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