Uitleggen
Example: Kun je me uitleggen hoe deze machine werkt?
Definition
"Uitleggen" means to clarify or make something understandable by providing detailed information or instructions. It involves explaining concepts, processes, or ideas so that others can comprehend them better, as in the phrase, 'Can you explain to me how this machine works?'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "uitleggen" originates from the combination of 'uit,' meaning 'out,' and 'leggen,' meaning 'to lay' or 'to put.' Essentially, it conveys the idea of 'laying out' information or making something clear. Did you know it metaphorically means to 'lay out' knowledge for someone?
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"Uitleggen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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