Beëindigen
Example: We moeten deze vergadering snel beëindigen om tijd te besparen.
Definition
"Beëindigen" means to bring something to a close or an end, often used in contexts such as meetings or processes. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten deze vergadering snel beëindigen om tijd te besparen,' it means to finish the meeting quickly to save time.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beëindigen" comes from the prefix 'be-' and the root 'eind,' meaning 'end,' combined with the verb-forming suffix '-igen.' It literally means 'to make an end' or 'to bring to an end.' Did you know? The word 'eind' is related to the English 'end,' both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root *andjan.
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"Beëindigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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