Verstelfen

Verstelfen is a Dutch verb that translates to "to conceal" or "to hide" in English. It is derived from the Dutch word "versteld," which means "hidden" or "concealed." The verb "verstelfen" is used to describe the action of keeping something secret or not revealing it to others. This can apply to various contexts, such as hiding information, keeping a secret, or concealing an object or person.

The verb "verstelfen" is typically used in the present tense, as in "Ik verstel mijn geheimen" (I conceal my secrets) or "Hij verstelt zich achter een scherm" (He hides behind a screen). In the past tense, it might be used as "Ik verstelde mijn geheimen" (I concealed my secrets) or "Hij verstelde zich achter een scherm" (He hid behind a screen).

The opposite of "verstelfen" is "ontvellen," which means "to reveal" or "to disclose." The Dutch language has a rich vocabulary for expressing the concepts of concealment and revelation, reflecting the importance of these actions in communication and social interactions.