De overtuiging
Example: Zijn overtuiging over rechtvaardigheid veranderde na de discussie.
Definition
"De overtuiging" refers to a firmly held belief or conviction, especially in philosophical contexts. It represents a strong, confident acceptance or persuasion about the truth or validity of an idea, such as someone's conviction about justice changing after a discussion.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de overtuiging" comes from the verb 'overtuigen,' meaning to convince or persuade. It originally combined 'over' (over, beyond) with 'tuigen' (to prove or equip), implying the act of proving something beyond doubt. Did you know? "De overtuiging" captures the sense of mental persuasion that has roots in Old Dutch and evolved through Middle Dutch.
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"De overtuiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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