De overtuiging
Example: Mijn overtuiging is dat eerlijkheid altijd belangrijk is.
Definition
"De overtuiging" refers to a firmly held belief or principle that someone is confident about, often influencing their thoughts and actions. It represents a deep sense of certainty about an idea, such as in the phrase, 'Mijn overtuiging is dat eerlijkheid altijd belangrijk is.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de overtuiging" comes from the verb 'overtuigen,' which means 'to convince.' It combines 'over' (over, beyond) and 'tuigen' (to equip or prove). Originally, it implied being equipped with proof or reason, leading to a settled belief or conviction. Did you know that "overtuiging" carries a sense of mental persuasion as well as moral certainty?
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"De overtuiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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