Toegeven
Example: Soms moet je toegeven dat je niet altijd gelijk hebt.
Definition
"Toegeven" means to admit or concede something, often reluctantly, such as accepting that one is wrong or acknowledging a truth. For example, in the phrase 'Soms moet je toegeven dat je niet altijd gelijk hebt,' it means admitting you are not always right.
Etymology
The Dutch word "toegeven" comes from combining 'toe,' meaning 'to' or 'toward,' and 'geven,' meaning 'to give.' So, "toegeven" literally means 'to give in' or 'to yield.' Did you know it reflects the idea of 'giving toward' an opposing point or truth?
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"Toegeven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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