Onderzoeken
Example: Wetenschappers onderzoeken de effecten van klimaatverandering op ecosystemen.
Definition
"Onderzoeken" means to carefully study or examine something in order to discover facts or gain knowledge, often through systematic inquiry or scientific methods. For example, scientists onderzoeken the effects of climate change on ecosystems to better understand environmental impacts.
Etymology
The Dutch word "onderzoeken" comes from the prefix 'onder-' meaning 'under' or 'among' and the verb 'zoeken' meaning 'to search.' Together, it originally conveyed the idea of searching thoroughly or investigating beneath the surface. Did you know this word captures the essence of deep and careful examination?
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"Onderzoeken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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