De vijand
Example: De soldaten vochten tegen de vijand in de oorlog.
Definition
"De vijand" refers to the opponent or adversary in a conflict, especially in a historical or military context. It denotes the party that fights against or opposes another, as in battles or wars, such as soldiers fighting against "de vijand" in war.
Etymology
The phrase "de vijand" comes from the Dutch language, where "vijand" means enemy or foe. It traces back to the Old Dutch word "vijant," derived from the verb "vijanden," meaning to oppose or be hostile. Did you know? The concept of "vijand" has been central in Dutch history, especially during times of war.
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"De vijand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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