De vraag
Example: De vraag over het leven is moeilijk te beantwoorden.
Definition
"De vraag" refers to the inquiry or problem posed, especially within philosophical contexts. It represents a fundamental issue or topic that requires deep thought and analysis, such as in the phrase 'De vraag over het leven is moeilijk te beantwoorden,' meaning the question about life is difficult to answer.
Etymology
The term "de vraag" in Dutch comes from the Middle Dutch word 'vraeghen,' which means to ask or question. It is related to the Old High German 'frage' and Old English 'frægn,' all rooted in the Proto-Germanic '*fraganą,' meaning to ask. Did you know? The concept of 'vraag' has long been central to philosophy, highlighting humanity's quest for understanding.
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"De vraag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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