Waarderen
Example: Het is belangrijk om de kleine dingen in het leven te waarderen.
Definition
"Waarderen" means to recognize the value or importance of something or someone, often expressing gratitude or appreciation. For example, it involves acknowledging and valuing the small things in life as important and meaningful.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "waarderen" originates from the noun "waarde," meaning value or worth, combined with the suffix "-eren" used to form verbs. It reflects the action of assigning or recognizing value. Did you know? The concept of worth has been central to many languages, influencing words related to appreciation and evaluation.
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"Waarderen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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