De moraal
Example: De moraal van het verhaal leert ons eerlijk te zijn.
Definition
"De moraal" refers to the principle or lesson about right and wrong behavior that can be learned from a story, event, or experience. It often serves as a guide for ethical conduct and understanding what is considered good or bad in a philosophical context.
Etymology
The term "de moraal" comes from the Latin word 'moralis,' which relates to manners or customs. Did you know that 'moralis' was used by the Roman philosopher Cicero to distinguish practical ethics from theoretical philosophy? Over time, it evolved in Dutch to denote the ethical lessons or teachings derived from stories or philosophical discussion.
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"De moraal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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