Twijfelen
Example: Ik twijfel over wat het beste antwoord is.
Definition
"Twijfelen" means to feel uncertain or hesitant about something, often involving a lack of confidence in making a decision. In philosophy, "twijfelen" refers to the process of questioning or doubting the truth or validity of a belief or idea, as in 'Ik twijfel over wat het beste antwoord is.'
Etymology
The word "twijfelen" comes from Middle Dutch, related to the Old Dutch word 'twifal' meaning doubt. It is connected to the concept of being torn between two options, as the prefix 'twi-' suggests 'two.' Did you know? The root reflects the mental state of being divided or uncertain, which perfectly matches the meaning of "twijfelen."
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"Twijfelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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