De beslissing
Example: De beslissing om te studeren was heel belangrijk voor mij.
Definition
"De beslissing" refers to the act or process of making a choice or coming to a conclusion, especially after considering various options. It represents the final resolution reached, such as in the sentence, 'De beslissing om te studeren was heel belangrijk voor mij,' meaning the decision to study was very important to me.
Etymology
The word "de beslissing" comes from the Dutch verb 'beslissen,' meaning to decide. It combines 'be-' (a prefix) with 'slissen,' which is related to cutting or separating, metaphorically referring to cutting off other options to make a choice. Did you know? This root is connected to the Latin 'decidere,' meaning to cut off or decide.
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"De beslissing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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