De bedoeling
Example: De bedoeling van het kunstwerk is mensen aan het denken zetten.
Definition
"De bedoeling" refers to the intended purpose or meaning behind something, especially in a philosophical context. It signifies the underlying aim or reason for an action or object, such as in the phrase 'De bedoeling van het kunstwerk is mensen aan het denken zetten,' meaning the artwork's purpose is to make people think.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bedoeling" comes from the verb 'bedoelen,' meaning 'to intend' or 'to mean.' It is formed by combining 'be-' (a prefix often indicating a thorough action) with 'doelen' (to aim). So, "de bedoeling" literally means 'the aiming' or 'the intention.' Did you know? This word neatly captures the idea of having a specific goal or purpose behind actions or creations.
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"De bedoeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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