Opzettelijk
Example: Zijn opzettelijke acties veroorzaakten veel problemen voor het team.
Definition
"Opzettelijk" is an adjective describing actions or behaviors done deliberately or intentionally, with full awareness and purpose. For example, in the phrase 'Zijn opzettelijke acties veroorzaakten veel problemen voor het team,' it means the actions were done on purpose, causing significant issues for the team.
Etymology
The Dutch word "opzettelijk" comes from the verb 'opzetten,' meaning 'to set up' or 'to intend,' combined with the suffix '-lijk,' which forms an adjective. It literally suggests something done with a set intention or plan. Did you know that 'opzetten' itself can refer to both physical and mental preparation, emphasizing the deliberate nature behind "opzettelijk"?
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"Opzettelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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