Voeden
Example: Het is belangrijk om kinderen gezond te voeden.
Definition
"Voeden" means to provide nourishment or sustenance, especially by giving food or nutrients to someone or something. It is often used in contexts like feeding children or animals to ensure their healthy growth and development.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "voeden" originates from the Middle Dutch word "voeden," which comes from Old Dutch "fōdōn," related to the Proto-Germanic root *fōdijaną, meaning 'to feed.' Did you know that this root is also connected to the English word 'food,' highlighting the close link between feeding and nourishment in language history?
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"Voeden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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