De macht
Example: De macht van de koning nam toe tijdens de middeleeuwen.
Definition
"De macht" refers to the power or authority possessed by a person or group, especially in a historical context such as a king's influence increasing during the Middle Ages. It denotes control, dominance, or the ability to enforce decisions and command obedience.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de macht" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'macht,' which traces back to Old High German 'maht' meaning power or strength. Did you know that its roots are linked to the Proto-Germanic '*mahtiz,' emphasizing physical and political power?
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"De macht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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