Veronderstellen
Example: We veronderstellen vaak dat anderen onze gedachten begrijpen.
Definition
"Veronderstellen" means to assume or suppose something to be true without having definite proof. It involves accepting an idea or fact as a basis for reasoning or argument, often used when making hypotheses or predictions about a situation or behavior.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "veronderstellen" comes from combining 'ver-', a prefix that can imply thoroughness or transformation, with 'onderstellen', which means to place under or propose. Literally, it suggests 'placing under' an idea or assumption. Did you know? The root 'onderstellen' originally had more physical meanings before evolving into the abstract sense of assuming something.
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"Veronderstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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