onder de loep nemen

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to take [≈ put] under the magnifying glass”. Compare German unter die Lupe nehmen.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌɔn.dər də ˈlup ˈneː.mə(n)/

Verb[edit]

onder de loep nemen

  1. (transitive) to investigate, to take a closer look at, to examine

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: onder die loep neem