De hongersnood
Example: De hongersnood in de 19e eeuw veroorzaakte veel leed.
Definition
"De hongersnood" refers to a severe shortage of food that causes widespread hunger and suffering among a population, often leading to famine and significant social and economic distress, as seen in historical events like the 19th-century famine.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de hongersnood" combines "honger," meaning hunger, with "nood," meaning distress or emergency. It literally translates to 'hunger distress,' reflecting the critical situation of food scarcity. Did you know? The word "nood" is related to the English word 'need,' highlighting urgent necessity.
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"De hongersnood" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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