De kennis
Example: De kennis van de leraar helpt ons veel bij het leren.
Definition
"De kennis" refers to the understanding, awareness, or familiarity gained through experience or education, especially in the context of philosophy. It encompasses the information and skills that a person acquires, as illustrated in the phrase, 'De kennis van de leraar helpt ons veel bij het leren.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de kennis" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'kennen,' which means 'to know.' It shares roots with the English word 'knowledge,' both deriving from the Proto-Germanic *kunnjan, meaning 'to know, to be able.' Did you know that "kennis" literally relates to the ability to recognize or understand something?
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"De kennis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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