Veel
Example: Er zijn veel mogelijkheden om je vaardigheden te verbeteren.
Definition
"Veel" is a Dutch adjective meaning 'many' or 'a lot of,' used to describe a large quantity or number of something. For example, in the phrase 'Er zijn veel mogelijkheden,' it indicates that there are numerous possibilities.
Etymology
The Dutch word "veel" originates from the Old Dutch 'filu,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*filu-' meaning 'much' or 'many.' Did you know? This root is also related to the English word 'full,' highlighting a shared sense of abundance.
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"Veel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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