Ondersteunen
Example: Het is belangrijk om elkaar te ondersteunen in moeilijke tijden.
Definition
"Ondersteunen" means to provide help, assistance, or support to someone or something, especially during difficult times, ensuring they are upheld or strengthened in various situations.
Etymology
The Dutch word "ondersteunen" comes from the combination of 'onder,' meaning 'under,' and 'steunen,' meaning 'to support.' It literally means 'to support from underneath.' Did you know this imagery reflects the idea of giving someone a foundation or backing to stand on?
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"Ondersteunen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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