Buigen
Example: In de dans moet je je lichaam buigen voor de expressie.
Definition
"Buigen" means to bend or flex a part of the body or an object, usually by moving it from a straight position into a curved or angled one. It is often used to describe physical movements such as bending forward or bowing in respect or expression.
Etymology
The Dutch word "buigen" originates from the Old Dutch word 'bugan,' which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic '*bugjaną,' meaning to bend or bow. Did you know? This root is related to English words like 'bow' and 'bugle,' reflecting the idea of bending or curving.
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"Buigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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