Toegankelijk
Example: De nieuwe bibliotheek is toegankelijk voor iedereen, ongeacht hun achtergrond.
Definition
"Toegankelijk" is an adjective describing something that is easy to approach, enter, or use by people. It often refers to places, services, or information that can be reached or understood by everyone, regardless of their background or abilities.
Etymology
The word "toegankelijk" comes from Dutch, combining 'toe-' meaning 'towards' and 'gankelijk' derived from 'gaan' meaning 'to go.' So, it literally implies 'able to be gone towards' or accessible. Did you know? The concept of accessibility in language emphasizes inclusion and ease of use for all.
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"Toegankelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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