Example: Goede communicatie is van wezenlijk belang voor teamwork.
Definition
"Van wezenlijk belang" means something that is of essential or fundamental importance. It refers to a factor or element that is crucial and indispensable, such as in the phrase: 'Good communication is van wezenlijk belang for teamwork,' implying communication is vital for effective teamwork.
The phrase "van wezenlijk belang" comes from Dutch, where "wezenlijk" derives from "wezen," meaning 'essence' or 'being.' It literally translates to 'of essential importance.' The word "wezenlijk" emphasizes that something pertains to the core or essence, highlighting its indispensable nature.
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"Van wezenlijk belang" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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of essential importance