De keuze
Example: De keuze voor geluk is belangrijk in het leven.
Definition
"De keuze" refers to the act or process of making a decision or selecting among alternatives. In philosophy, it highlights the importance of choosing, as illustrated by the phrase 'De keuze voor geluk is belangrijk in het leven,' meaning the choice for happiness is important in life.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de keuze" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'coese,' meaning choice or selection. It is related to the Old High German 'kuosa,' which also means choice. Did you know? The concept of choice has been central in philosophical discussions about free will and morality for centuries.
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"De keuze" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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