De mening
Example: Iedereen heeft recht op zijn eigen mening over het leven.
Definition
"De mening" refers to a person's personal view, belief, or judgment about a particular topic, especially in philosophy. It is an individual perspective that may differ from facts or other opinions, often expressed as a subjective stance on life or ideas.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de mening" originates from the verb 'menen,' meaning 'to mean' or 'to think.' It evolved to signify a thought or opinion held by someone. Did you know? The root traces back to Old High German 'mening' and is related to the English word 'mind,' highlighting its link to mental activity.
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"De mening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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