This is the 2021st most frequent Dutch word.
dateert
"Dateert" means "dates" or "is dated," referring to the origin or time something was established.
In this sentence, 'dateert' is used to describe the time period from which the document originates.
Het document dateert uit de 19e eeuw.
The document dates back to the 19th century.
Here, 'dateert' indicates the historical origin of a cultural practice.
De traditie dateert van enkele eeuwen geleden.
The tradition originates from several centuries ago.
In this context, 'dateert' connects the artwork to a specific historical period as evaluated by specialists.