Zonen
Example: De wetenschappers zonen hun energie om duurzame oplossingen te vinden.
Definition
"Zonen" is the Dutch verb meaning to atone, make amends, or expiate for a wrongdoing or fault. It involves taking responsibility and performing actions to repair harm or seek forgiveness, as in the example phrase where scientists 'atoned' their energy toward finding sustainable solutions.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "zonen" derives from the Middle Dutch word 'sōnen,' which originates from the Old Dutch 'sōnōn,' related to the concept of making amends or atoning. Did you know? The concept behind "zonen" is deeply rooted in religious and moral traditions where personal responsibility and correction of errors were central.
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"Zonen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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