De werkelijkheid
Example: In de werkelijkheid gebeuren vaak onverwachte dingen zonder waarschuwing.
Definition
"De werkelijkheid" refers to the actual state of things as they exist, independent of perception or beliefs. It encompasses everything that is real and factual, often contrasted with illusions, dreams, or hypothetical scenarios, as in philosophy where it means the true nature of existence.
Etymology
The phrase "de werkelijkheid" comes from Dutch, where "werkelijkheid" is derived from "werkelijk," meaning 'real' or 'actual.' The suffix "-heid" turns it into a noun, indicating a state or condition. Did you know that "werkelijk" literally means 'work-like,' implying something that truly 'works' or exists in reality?
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"De werkelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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