De werkelijkheid
Example: De werkelijkheid is soms anders dan onze dromen.
Definition
"De werkelijkheid" refers to the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined. It encompasses the true nature of the world and events, independent of perception or interpretation.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de werkelijkheid" combines "werkelijkheid," derived from "werkelijk" meaning 'real' or 'actual,' with the definite article "de." The word traces back to Middle Dutch and ultimately to Old High German roots, reflecting the concept of something that 'works' or 'operates' in reality.
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"De werkelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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