De monnik
Example: De monnik leest elke dag in het klooster boeken.
Definition
"De monnik" refers to a monk, a male member of a religious community who lives under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, often dedicating his life to prayer and work within a monastery. For example, a monk reads books every day in the monastery.
Etymology
The term "de monnik" originates from the Latin word 'monachus,' which itself derives from the Greek 'monakhos,' meaning 'solitary' or 'alone.' This reflects the monk's traditional life of solitude and devotion. Did you know that monks were once considered the primary preservers of knowledge through their manuscript copying?
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"De monnik" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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