De twijfel
Example: Ik voel de twijfel over mijn keuze vandaag.
Definition
"De twijfel" refers to the feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about a decision or belief. It represents a state where one questions the correctness or truth of something, as in the example phrase, 'Ik voel de twijfel over mijn keuze vandaag,' meaning feeling doubt about one's choice today.
Etymology
The word "de twijfel" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Middle Dutch 'twivel,' which traces back to Old High German 'twivel' meaning 'doubt' or 'uncertainty.' Did you know? The root is related to two, reflecting the idea of being pulled in two directions or unable to decide.
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"De twijfel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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