De vermaak
Example: Het vermaak op het festival was echt geweldig en uniek.
Definition
"De vermaak" refers to amusement or entertainment, especially activities or events designed to provide enjoyment and fun. It is commonly used to describe experiences or performances that engage and delight an audience, such as those at festivals or social gatherings.
Etymology
The term "de vermaak" comes from the Dutch verb "vermaken," meaning to amuse or entertain. It originated from the combination of 'ver-' (a prefix implying intensity or transformation) and 'maken' (to make). Did you know that "vermaak" originally meant to make something more pleasant or enjoyable, evolving into its current sense of entertainment?
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"De vermaak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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