Onderzoeken
Example: Wetenschappers onderzoeken de effecten van klimaatverandering op ecosystemen.
Definition
"Onderzoeken" means to carefully study, examine, or investigate something in detail, often to discover facts or gain knowledge. For example, scientists "onderzoeken" the effects of climate change on ecosystems by conducting thorough research and analysis.
Etymology
The Dutch word "onderzoeken" comes from the prefix "onder-" meaning 'under' or 'thoroughly' and the verb "zoeken" meaning 'to search.' Together, it literally means 'to search thoroughly' or 'to investigate closely.' Did you know this reflects the methodical approach implied by the word?
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"Onderzoeken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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