Schokken
Example: De onverwachte gebeurtenis kan ons allemaal schokken.
Definition
"Schokken" means to shock or surprise someone strongly, often causing a sudden emotional reaction. It can refer to unexpected events that disturb or unsettle a person's feelings, such as in the phrase 'De onverwachte gebeurtenis kan ons allemaal schokken,' meaning the unexpected event can shock us all.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "schokken" comes from Middle Dutch, related to the word 'schok' meaning a sudden jolt or shock. It shares roots with similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the idea of a sudden, impactful movement or emotional response. Did you know? The word also evokes the physical sensation of shaking or jolting, which metaphorically extends to emotional shock.
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"Schokken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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