De betekenis
Example: De betekenis van het leven is een moeilijke vraag.
Definition
"De betekenis" refers to the meaning or significance of something, especially in a philosophical context. It describes what something represents or the purpose it holds, such as in the phrase 'De betekenis van het leven is een moeilijke vraag,' meaning the meaning of life is a difficult question.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de betekenis" comes from the verb 'betekenen,' meaning 'to mean' or 'to signify.' The root traces back to Middle Dutch and Old High German origins, related to indicating or expressing meaning. Did you know? The word highlights how language connects us to deeper understanding and interpretation.
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"De betekenis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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