De overtuiging
Example: Hij leeft volgens zijn eigen overtuiging over geluk.
Definition
"De overtuiging" refers to a firmly held belief or conviction, especially one that influences a person's attitudes or actions. In philosophy, it often relates to a deeply rooted principle or idea that guides someone's worldview or behavior, such as in the phrase 'Hij leeft volgens zijn eigen overtuiging over geluk.'
Etymology
The word "de overtuiging" comes from the Dutch verb 'overtuigen,' meaning 'to convince.' It combines 'over-' implying 'over' or 'beyond,' and 'tuigen,' related to 'to equip' or 'to harness.' Thus, "de overtuiging" originally meant the state of being convinced or having been persuaded beyond doubt.
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"De overtuiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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