De geschiedenis
Example: We leren vandaag over de geschiedenis van Nederland.
Definition
"De geschiedenis" refers to the study or record of past events, particularly those relating to human affairs and societies. It involves analyzing and understanding how events, people, and cultures have developed over time, such as learning about the history of the Netherlands.
Etymology
"De geschiedenis" is a Dutch word composed of 'geschied,' meaning 'happened' or 'occurred,' and the suffix '-nis,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. The term essentially means 'the state of things that have happened.' Did you know that 'geschiedenis' is closely related to the English word 'history,' both deriving from Greek through Latin and Old French?
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"De geschiedenis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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