Existentieel
Example: We hadden een existentieel gesprek over het doel van het leven.
Definition
"Existentieel" describes something relating to existence, especially concerning fundamental questions about human life, purpose, and being. It is often used in philosophy to address deep discussions about the nature and meaning of existence.
Etymology
The word "existentieel" comes from the Latin 'existentia,' meaning 'existence,' combined with the Dutch suffix '-eel,' which forms adjectives. It entered Dutch through philosophical discourse influenced by existentialist thinkers, emphasizing questions about human existence and reality.
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"Existentieel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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