Geloven
Example: Ik geloof dat iedereen vriendelijk moet zijn.
Definition
"Geloven" means to accept something as true or real, often without absolute proof, especially in the context of philosophy or personal conviction. For example, "Ik geloof dat iedereen vriendelijk moet zijn" means holding the belief that everyone should be kind.
Etymology
The Dutch word "geloven" comes from the Old Dutch word 'gelofo,' which is related to the German 'glauben' and English 'believe.' It originally meant to trust or have faith, reflecting deep-rooted cultural and religious practices. Did you know? The root is connected to the idea of 'love' or 'dear,' implying belief is tied to what one holds dear.
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"Geloven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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