Dutch word bewaken comes from Dutch be-, Dutch waken
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| be- | Dutch (nld) | Used to indicate that a verb is acting on a direct object (making the verb transitive). Always unstressed. |
| waken | Dutch (nld) | (intransitive) to stay awake. (intransitive) to watch, to be alert. |
| bewaken | Dutch (nld) | (transitive) to watch over, to guard. |