Bewust
Example: Ik ben me bewust van mijn gedachten vandaag.
Definition
"Bewust" is an adjective used to describe being aware or conscious of something, especially one's thoughts, feelings, or surroundings. For example, in the phrase "Ik ben me bewust van mijn gedachten vandaag," it means being consciously aware of one's thoughts today.
Etymology
The Dutch word "bewust" comes from the Middle Dutch 'bewust,' related to the verb 'weten' meaning 'to know.' It developed from the idea of having knowledge or awareness about something. Did you know? The root shares similarities with the English word 'wit,' originally meaning knowledge, which highlights the connection between awareness and knowing.
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"Bewust" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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