Waarnemen
Example: We kunnen de vogels in de tuin goed waarnemen.
Definition
"Waarnemen" means to observe or perceive something directly through the senses, especially in a philosophical context where it involves noticing and interpreting sensory information accurately. For example, "We can observe the birds in the garden well" illustrates the use of "waarnemen".
Etymology
The Dutch word "waarnemen" comes from the combination of "waar" meaning "true" or "real" and "nemen" meaning "to take." Essentially, it means "to take in truth," reflecting the act of perceiving or observing reality. Did you know that this word highlights the importance of genuine perception in philosophy?
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"Waarnemen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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