Vertalen
Example: Ik moet deze tekst snel vertalen voor mijn project.
Definition
"Vertalen" means converting written or spoken words from one language into another, preserving the original meaning. It refers to the action of expressing the content of a text or speech in a different language, often to facilitate understanding or communication between speakers of different languages.
Etymology
The word "vertalen" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'vertalen', which itself originates from the combination of 'ver-' (a prefix denoting change or transformation) and 'talen' (meaning languages or tongues). Did you know? The root 'talen' relates to the word 'tongue,' highlighting the connection between language and translation.
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"Vertalen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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