opbergen

Opbergen is a Dutch verb meaning to store away or put something in a place where it will be kept safe or out of the way. It is commonly used for physical objects such as tools, documents, clothing, or household items. The term can also appear in more formal or institutional contexts, such as archives, warehouses, or storage facilities.

Etymology and grammar: Opbergen combines the prefix op- with bergen (to store or shelter). It is a separable verb, so in the present tense the prefix can be separated from the stem, for example Ik berg het op. In compound tenses the past participle is opgeborgen, as in Ik heb het opgeborgen. The verb is related to other Dutch terms such as bewaren (to keep or preserve) and opslag or opslagplaats (storage).

Usage and scope: In everyday language opbergen denotes placing items in a designated storage location, typically to keep them organized, out of sight, or ready for later use. It is commonly used with household items (gereedschap, kleren, meubels), documents, and inventory in offices or shops. In a broader sense it can appear in contexts such as moving goods into a warehouse or organizing an archival collection.

See also: bewaren, opslaan, opslag, opslagplaats. These terms cover related notions of keeping, saving, or storing items, whether physically or digitally, and help distinguish between casual tidying and formal storage.