De werkelijkheid
Example: In de werkelijkheid zien we alles om ons heen duidelijk.
Definition
"De werkelijkheid" refers to the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined. It encompasses the tangible and intangible aspects of reality that can be observed or experienced in philosophical contexts.
Etymology
The term "de werkelijkheid" comes from Dutch, where "werkelijkheid" derives from "werkelijk," meaning 'real' or 'actual,' combined with the suffix '-heid,' indicating a state or condition. The phrase literally translates to 'the reality,' emphasizing the concept of existence as it truly is.
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"De werkelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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