De wijsheid
Example: De wijsheid van de oude man helpt ons allemaal.
Definition
"De wijsheid" refers to the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment. It often involves the ability to make sensible decisions and provide insightful advice, especially gained through life experience, as in the phrase 'De wijsheid van de oude man helpt ons allemaal.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de wijsheid" comes from Middle Dutch 'wissehede,' which is related to the adjective 'wijs,' meaning wise. The root traces back to Old High German 'wissida,' meaning knowledge or understanding. Did you know? The concept of 'wijsheid' has been valued in many cultures as a key to living well.
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"De wijsheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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