Het leven
Example: Het leven is soms moeilijk maar ook heel mooi.
Definition
"Het leven" refers to the experience or existence of living, encompassing all aspects of being alive, including growth, consciousness, and interaction with the environment. It often involves both challenges and joys, reflecting the complex nature of human and biological existence.
Etymology
The phrase "het leven" comes from Dutch, where 'het' is the definite article meaning 'the,' and 'leven' means 'life.' The word 'leven' traces back to Old Dutch 'liban' and Proto-Germanic '*libaną,' related to the English word 'live.' Did you know that the concept of 'leven' has been central in philosophy, emphasizing the essence and experience of being alive?
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"Het leven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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