Toewijden
Example: Zij besloot haar leven te wijden aan vrijwilligerswerk.
Definition
"Toewijden" means dedicating oneself or something entirely to a particular purpose, cause, or person. For example, in the phrase 'Zij besloot haar leven te wijden aan vrijwilligerswerk,' it indicates the act of committing one's life to volunteer work.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "toewijden" originates from the combination of 'toe,' meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and 'wijden,' meaning 'to consecrate' or 'dedicate.' This compound reflects the action of directing or assigning something specifically. Did you know? The related English word 'dedicate' shares similar roots in Latin, emphasizing a shared cultural concept of devotion.
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"Toewijden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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