Uitgeven
Example: Ze besluiten om hun geld verstandig uit te geven deze maand.
Definition
"Uitgeven" means to spend or distribute money, resources, or time, often referring to the act of using funds to purchase goods or services. For example, in the phrase 'Ze besluiten om hun geld verstandig uit te geven deze maand,' it implies making careful financial decisions.
Etymology
The Dutch word "uitgeven" combines 'uit' meaning 'out' and 'geven' meaning 'to give.' Together, they literally mean 'to give out,' which evolved to mean spending or disbursing money. Did you know? This verb reflects a practical sense of handing over something valuable, like money, to others.
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"Uitgeven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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