Oprichten
Example: Ze willen een nieuwe organisatie oprichten voor jongeren.
Definition
"Oprichten" means to establish or set up an organization, institution, or structure, often referring to the formal creation or founding of something new, such as a company or group, as in the example phrase where they want to establish a new organization for young people.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "oprichten" comes from the combination of "op," meaning 'up' or 'upon,' and "richten," meaning 'to direct' or 'to set straight.' Originally, it conveyed the sense of 'raising up' or 'erecting,' which naturally extended to founding or establishing organizations.
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"Oprichten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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