Het probleem
Example: Het probleem is dat we niet genoeg tijd hebben.
Definition
"Het probleem" in philosophy refers to a specific issue or difficulty that requires careful thought or analysis. It signifies a challenge or question that must be addressed or solved, often forming the basis for philosophical inquiry or discussion.
Etymology
The phrase "het probleem" comes from Dutch, where "het" is the definite article 'the' and "probleem" derives from the Greek word 'problema,' meaning 'a task put forward' or 'an obstacle.' Did you know? The Greek root stems from 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'ballein' meaning 'to throw,' metaphorically 'something thrown forward' to be solved.
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"Het probleem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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