Bedoelen
Example: Wat bedoelen jullie precies met deze uitspraak?
Definition
"Bedoelen" means to have a specific intention or meaning in mind when saying something, often used to clarify what someone is trying to express. For example, in the phrase 'Wat bedoelen jullie precies met deze uitspraak?' it asks what exactly is meant by the statement.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bedoelen" comes from the Middle Dutch 'bedoelen', which originally meant 'to pay attention to' or 'to intend'. It is formed from the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'doelen', meaning 'to aim' or 'to target'. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word 'deal', reflecting the idea of aiming or directing attention.
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"Bedoelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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