De godin
Example: De godin werd in oude verhalen vereerd door mensen.
Definition
"De godin" refers to a female deity or divine figure worshipped in various ancient cultures and religions. It represents a woman considered sacred or possessing supernatural powers, often associated with fertility, wisdom, or protection in historical narratives.
Etymology
The term "de godin" comes from Dutch, where "de" is the definite article meaning "the" and "godin" means "goddess." "Godin" is derived from the Old Dutch word "gotin," related to the Proto-Germanic *gudą, meaning god. Did you know? The concept of goddesses has existed across many ancient civilizations, reflecting the universal human tendency to personify divine feminine qualities.
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"De godin" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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