Kiezen
Example: Je moet elke dag een goede keuze maken in het leven.
Definition
"Kiezen" means to select or make a choice between alternatives, often after consideration. In philosophy, "kiezen" involves the act of deciding or determining a course of action, reflecting deliberate judgment and personal preference.
Etymology
The Dutch word "kiezen" traces back to Old Dutch 'kiesan,' related to Old High German 'kiesen,' all meaning to select or choose. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'choose,' both stemming from the Proto-Germanic root '*keusaną,' highlighting a deep historical link between decision-making terms in Germanic languages.
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"Kiezen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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