De werkelijkheid
Example: In de werkelijkheid zien we vaak andere dingen dan in 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 totality of facts and events that constitute the actual world, often contrasted with dreams or illusions.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de werkelijkheid" is composed of "werkelijkheid," derived from "werkelijk," meaning 'real' or 'actual,' combined with the definite article "de." The word traces back to Middle Dutch and is related to the verb "werken" (to work), implying something that is 'in effect' or 'operative.' Did you know that the concept emphasizes the contrast between what is 'worked out' in reality versus what is merely imagined?
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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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