De onzekerheid
Example: De onzekerheid over de toekomst maakt iedereen soms bang.
Definition
"De onzekerheid" refers to the state or condition of being uncertain, especially about future events or outcomes. It involves a lack of definite knowledge or confidence, often causing anxiety or doubt, as illustrated in the phrase: 'De onzekerheid over de toekomst maakt iedereen soms bang.'
Etymology
The Dutch term "de onzekerheid" comes from the prefix 'on-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'zekerheid,' which means 'certainty' or 'security.' 'Zekerheid' itself derives from 'zeker,' meaning 'sure' or 'certain,' which traces back to Middle Dutch and Old High German roots. Thus, "de onzekerheid" literally means 'the not-certainty,' capturing the essence of doubt and unpredictability.
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"De onzekerheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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