De waarheid
Example: De waarheid over het verhaal is soms moeilijk te vinden.
Definition
"De waarheid" refers to the quality or state of being true, accurate, or in accordance with reality, especially in philosophical contexts where it concerns the factual correctness or authenticity of statements, beliefs, or narratives.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de waarheid" combines "de," the definite article meaning "the," and "waarheid," which derives from the Old Dutch "wârheit," related to truth and faithfulness. It shares roots with the English word "truth," both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic *wairaz, meaning trustworthy or true. Did you know? The concept of "waarheid" has been a central topic in philosophy for centuries, emphasizing the search for what is real and certain.
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"De waarheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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