Onwaar
Example: De onware uitspraak maakte iedereen in de klas boos.
Definition
"Onwaar" is an adjective used in philosophy and everyday language to describe a statement or claim that is not true or accurate. It indicates something that is false or incorrect, such as in the example phrase: 'De onware uitspraak maakte iedereen in de klas boos.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "onwaar" originates from the prefix "on-" meaning 'not' and "waar" meaning 'true.' Together, they form "onwaar," literally translating to 'not true.' This construction is common in Dutch to negate adjectives, similar to English prefixes like 'un-' or 'in-.' Did you know that "waar" itself traces back to Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to truth and certainty?
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"Onwaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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