bepalen

Signification

1. (transitive) to determine, to figure out
2. (transitive) to determine, to decide, to choose
3. (reflexive) to limit oneself, to restrain oneself, to contain oneself

Coupé comme

be‧pa‧len

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/bəˈpaːlə(n)/

Étymologie

From Middle Dutch bepalen (“to put poles on/around”). Equivalent to paal + be- -en.