De dood
Example: Iedereen denkt soms na over de dood en wat daarna komt.
Definition
"De dood" refers to the permanent end of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. It is the state that marks the cessation of life and is often contemplated in philosophy regarding existence and what might come after, as in the example phrase.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de dood" comes from the Old Dutch word "dōd," which has roots in Proto-Germanic *daudaz, meaning 'death.' Did you know? Its origin is related to the English word "dead," both sharing the same Germanic ancestry, reflecting the universal human experience of mortality.
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"De dood" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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