Betwijfelen
Example: Veel mensen beginnen de waarde van tradities te betwijfelen.
Definition
"Betwijfelen" means to express doubt or uncertainty about something, often questioning its truth, value, or validity. In philosophy, "betwijfelen" involves critically examining beliefs or traditions to assess their reliability or meaning.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "betwijfelen" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'twijfel,' meaning 'doubt.' 'Twijfel' itself derives from Middle Dutch 'twivel,' related to 'two' and 'fold,' indicating a state of hesitation or double-mindedness. Did you know? The concept of doubt has long been central in philosophy, with "betwijfelen" capturing this critical mindset in Dutch.
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"Betwijfelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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