De bescherming
Example: De bescherming van het bos is belangrijk voor het milieu.
Definition
"De bescherming" refers to the act or process of safeguarding or preserving something, especially in an environmental context, such as the protection of forests, wildlife, or natural resources to maintain ecological balance and prevent harm.
Etymology
The word "de bescherming" in Dutch comes from the verb 'beschermen,' which means 'to protect.' It is composed of the prefix 'be-' indicating intensification and 'schermen,' meaning 'to shield' or 'screen.' Did you know that the root 'scherm' is related to the English word 'screen,' highlighting the idea of shielding or covering?
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"De bescherming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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