Het geloof
Example: Het geloof van mijn familie is heel belangrijk voor ons.
Definition
"Het geloof" refers to the belief or faith that a person or group holds, often related to religious or philosophical convictions. It represents trust or confidence in certain doctrines, values, or spiritual ideas that guide one’s worldview or actions.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het geloof" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'gheloof,' which itself traces back to Old High German 'giloubo,' meaning faith or belief. Did you know? The root shares connections with the English word 'believe,' highlighting a shared Germanic heritage centered on trust and conviction.
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"Het geloof" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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