De moraal
Example: De moraal van het verhaal is om altijd eerlijk te zijn.
Definition
"De moraal" refers to the principle or lesson that can be drawn from a story, event, or experience, often related to concepts of right and wrong behavior. It is the underlying ethical message meant to guide or influence conduct, as in the phrase 'De moraal van het verhaal is om altijd eerlijk te zijn.'
Etymology
The term "de moraal" originates from the Latin word 'moralis,' which means relating to manners or morals. It entered Dutch through French 'morale,' reflecting ideas about ethics and principles of proper behavior. Did you know that 'moralis' itself was coined by Cicero to translate Greek notions of ethics?
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"De moraal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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