Het kwaad
Example: We moeten altijd het kwaad in de wereld bestrijden.
Definition
"Het kwaad" refers to the concept of evil, representing moral wrongness or harmfulness that causes suffering or injustice in the world. It is often considered the opposite of good and is a central idea in philosophy when discussing ethics and morality.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het kwaad" combines "het," meaning "the," with "kwaad," which means "evil" or "bad." The word "kwaad" traces back to Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to harm or wrongdoing. Did you know? The concept of "het kwaad" has been debated in philosophy for centuries, exploring the nature of evil and its origins.
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"Het kwaad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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