Belangrijk
Example: Het is belangrijk om de geschiedenis van het land te kennen.
Definition
"Belangrijk" is an adjective used to describe something that has great significance, value, or influence, especially in contexts such as history where understanding or knowledge is essential. For example, in the phrase 'Het is belangrijk om de geschiedenis van het land te kennen,' it emphasizes the necessity of knowing the country's history.
Etymology
The Dutch word "belangrijk" comes from the combination of 'belang,' meaning 'interest' or 'importance,' and the suffix '-rijk,' meaning 'rich' or 'full of.' Together, "belangrijk" literally means 'full of importance.' Did you know? This construction reflects how Dutch often forms adjectives by combining a noun with a suffix to express qualities.
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"Belangrijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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