De mens
Example: De mens denkt na over het leven en geluk.
Definition
"De mens" refers to human beings considered as a species, capable of thought, emotion, and reflection. In philosophy, "de mens" often represents the subject who contemplates life and happiness, distinguishing humans from other living creatures.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de mens" derives from the Middle Dutch word 'mens,' which in turn originated from the Latin 'mens,' meaning 'mind' or 'intellect.' Interestingly, the same Latin root gave rise to the English word 'mind,' emphasizing the philosophical association of humans with thinking and consciousness.
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"De mens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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