Piek
Example: Tijdens de vergadering piekten de emoties van de deelnemers.
Definition
"Piek" is a Dutch verb meaning to reach the highest or most intense point, especially in reference to emotions, activity, or performance. For example, in the phrase 'Tijdens de vergadering piekten de emoties van de deelnemers,' it describes emotions reaching their peak during the meeting.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "piek" comes from the noun 'piek,' meaning 'peak' or 'summit.' This noun itself originates from the Middle Dutch word 'pike,' related to a pointed object or spike. The verb form metaphorically extends this idea to describe reaching a high point or climax.
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"Piek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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