Verantwoord
Example: Het is belangrijk om verantwoord met geld om te gaan.
Definition
"Verantwoord" is an adjective meaning acting with responsibility, showing careful judgment and ethical consideration, especially in decisions or actions. For example, "verantwoord" behavior involves making choices that are morally sound and consider potential consequences.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verantwoord" comes from the verb "verantwoorden," meaning to justify or account for something. It traces back to Middle Dutch and Old Dutch roots, linked to the idea of giving an account or explanation, which evolved into the concept of being responsible or answerable for actions.
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"Verantwoord" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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