Tegenspreken
Example: Het is belangrijk om elkaar tegenspreken in een debat.
Definition
"Tegenspreken" means to speak against someone or something, often by expressing disagreement or contradiction. It involves openly opposing or challenging a statement or opinion, as in a debate where participants tegenspreken each other's views to clarify or argue their positions.
Etymology
The Dutch word "tegenspreken" comes from combining "tegen," meaning 'against,' and "spreken," meaning 'to speak.' So, it literally means 'to speak against.' Did you know? This compound perfectly captures the act of contradiction or opposition in conversation.
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"Tegenspreken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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