This is the 1244th most frequent Dutch word.
beweren
To claim or assert.
Here, 'beweren' is used to express that someone is making a statement without proving it, indicating an assertion or claim.
Hij beweert dat hij gisteren de loterij heeft gewonnen.
He claims that he won the lottery yesterday.
In this context, 'beweren' conveys the idea of someone expressing a point that may or may not be supported by evidence.
Ze beweert dat ze de beste chef in de stad is.
She claims that she is the best chef in the city.
Here, 'beweren' refers to an assertion made by a written source, emphasizing its use in formal or written declarations.