Opgeleid
Example: Hij is opgeleid in de nieuwste technologieën en methoden.
Definition
"Opgeleid" describes someone who has been trained or educated, especially in a specific skill or field. For example, "Hij is opgeleid in de nieuwste technologieën en methoden" means he has acquired formal knowledge or skills in the latest technologies and methods.
Etymology
The Dutch word "opgeleid" comes from the verb "opleiden," which means to train or educate. It combines "op," meaning up or upon, and "leiden," meaning to lead. So, "opgeleid" literally suggests someone has been 'led up' or brought up in knowledge or skills.
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"Opgeleid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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