C1 verb Formal, academic, scientific

determineren

/deːtɛrˈminəre(n)/

예시

1

De wetenschappers probeerden de oorzaak van de ziekte te determineren.

The scientists tried to determine the cause of the disease.

2

Het was moeilijk om de exacte locatie van de schat te determineren.

It was difficult to determine the exact location of the treasure.

3

De rechter moest de feiten determineren voordat hij een oordeel kon vellen.

The judge had to determine the facts before he could make a judgment.

4

Door middel van uitgebreid onderzoek konden ze de waarheid determineren.

Through extensive research, they were able to determine the truth.

5

Het is belangrijk om de identiteit van de verdachte te determineren.

It is important to determine the identity of the suspect.

자주 쓰는 조합

de oorzaak determineren (to determine the cause)
de identiteit determineren (to determine the identity)
de feiten determineren (to determine the facts)

사용법

Mainly used in formal, scientific, or academic language. Often implies a process of investigation or analysis to arrive at an exact conclusion.

자주 하는 실수
  • Using 'determineren' in informal settings where 'vaststellen' or 'bepalen' would be more natural.
  • Confusing it with 'discrimineren' (to discriminate) due to similar sounds.

어원

From Latin 'determinare' (to limit, fix, determine), from 'de-' (down, completely) + 'terminare' (to limit, end).

문화적 맥락

Reflects the Dutch emphasis on precision and thoroughness in research and official matters.

암기 팁

Think of 'determine' in English; it has a very similar meaning and origin.

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

While understandable, 'determineren' is more formal and often used in academic, legal, or scientific contexts. 'Vaststellen' or 'bepalen' are more common in daily conversations.

'Bepalen' is a broader term meaning 'to decide' or 'to determine' in a general sense. 'Determineren' implies a more precise and often research-based establishment of facts or values.

Not typically. 'Determineren' focuses on establishing facts or exact values through investigation or research, rather than making a choice or decision. For decisions, 'besluiten' or 'beslissen' are more appropriate.

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