De ontdekking
Example: De ontdekking van Amerika veranderde de wereldgeschiedenis.
Definition
"De ontdekking" refers to the act or process of finding or learning something new, especially an important historical event such as the discovery of a place, object, or idea. It highlights the moment something previously unknown becomes known or understood.
Etymology
The word "de ontdekking" comes from the Dutch verb "ontdekken," meaning 'to uncover' or 'to discover.' It combines the prefix "ont-" indicating 'un-' or 'off,' and "dekken," meaning 'to cover.' Did you know that the word reflects the idea of 'uncovering' something hidden, which perfectly captures the essence of discovery?
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"De ontdekking" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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