De werkelijkheid
Example: In de werkelijkheid zie je wat echt gebeurt om je heen.
Definition
"De werkelijkheid" refers to the actual state of things as they exist, independent of perceptions or beliefs. It encompasses everything that truly happens around you, representing objective reality in contrast to illusions or fantasies.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de werkelijkheid" combines 'werkelijk,' meaning 'real' or 'actual,' with the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Literally, it translates to 'the reality.' The word roots trace back to Middle Dutch and Germanic origins, emphasizing the concept of what truly works or exists.
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"De werkelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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