De bescherming
Example: De bescherming van het park is belangrijk voor dieren.
Definition
"De bescherming" refers to the act or process of keeping something safe from harm, danger, or damage. It involves measures taken to preserve the safety and security of people, animals, or objects, as in the protection of a park to ensure the wellbeing of its wildlife.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bescherming" comes from the verb "beschermen," which means to protect or guard. It is derived from the prefix 'be-' and 'scherm,' meaning screen or shield, indicating the act of shielding or guarding something. Did you know that the idea of a 'screen' as protection goes back centuries?
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"De bescherming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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