Het bewustzijn
Example: Het bewustzijn van mensen verandert door nieuwe ervaringen.
Definition
"Het bewustzijn" refers to the state or quality of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings. It involves the perception and recognition of both internal mental states and external realities in philosophy.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het bewustzijn" combines "bewust," meaning conscious or aware, with the suffix "zijn," meaning being. It literally translates to 'the consciousness' or 'the state of being aware.' Its roots trace back to Middle Dutch and Germanic origins, reflecting a long-standing human interest in self-awareness.
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"Het bewustzijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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