De gevangenschap
Example: De gevangenschap van de held duurde vijf jaar.
Definition
"De gevangenschap" refers to the state or condition of being imprisoned or confined, often by force or authority. It typically describes a period during which a person is held captive, as in the historical context of a hero's captivity lasting several years.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de gevangenschap" comes from the root word "gevangen," meaning 'captured' or 'caught,' combined with the suffix "-schap," which denotes a state or condition. This formation highlights the concept of being in a state of captivity or imprisonment.
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"De gevangenschap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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