Respecteren
Example: We moeten altijd elkaars meningen respecteren in gesprekken.
Definition
"Respecteren" means to show regard or consideration for someone's feelings, rights, or opinions. In philosophy, it involves acknowledging and valuing others' viewpoints and treating them with dignity, as in the phrase, 'We moeten altijd elkaars meningen respecteren in gesprekken.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "respecteren" comes from the Latin word 'respectare,' meaning 'to look back at' or 'to regard.' This root highlights the idea of paying attention or consideration to others. Did you know that the English word 'respect' shares this origin, reflecting a common heritage of valuing others?
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"Respecteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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