De reden
Example: De reden waarom hij lacht is omdat hij blij is.
Definition
"De reden" refers to the cause or explanation behind an event, action, or belief. It is the justification or motive that clarifies why something happens or why someone acts in a certain way, such as in the phrase: 'De reden waarom hij lacht is omdat hij blij is.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de reden" comes from the Latin word 'ratio,' meaning calculation or reasoning. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to signify the cause or explanation behind something, especially in philosophical contexts where understanding reasons is fundamental.
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"De reden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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