De waarheid
Example: De waarheid is soms moeilijk te begrijpen voor iedereen.
Definition
"De waarheid" refers to the state or quality of being in accordance with fact or reality, often considered absolute and universal. In philosophy, "de waarheid" is the concept of what is true and can be known or proven, even when it is difficult to understand for everyone.
Etymology
The phrase "de waarheid" comes from Dutch, where "de" is the definite article meaning 'the,' and "waarheid" means 'truth.' "Waarheid" derives from the Old Dutch word "wārheit," combining "waar" (true) with the suffix "-heid" indicating a state or condition. Did you know? The concept of "waarheid" has been central in philosophical discussions since ancient times, reflecting humanity's quest for understanding reality.
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"De waarheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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