Vervormen
Example: De kunstenaar besloot de werkelijkheid te vervormen in zijn schilderij.
Definition
"Vervormen" means to change the shape, form, or appearance of something, often in a way that distorts or alters its original state. For example, an artist might "vervormen" reality in a painting by twisting or modifying its elements creatively.
Etymology
The word "vervormen" comes from the Dutch prefix "ver-" which can indicate a change or transformation, combined with "vormen" meaning 'to form' or 'to shape.' Together, they literally mean to reshape or distort. Did you know? The prefix "ver-" often gives verbs a sense of alteration or completion in Dutch.
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"Vervormen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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