De ontdekking
Example: De ontdekking van nieuwe landen veranderde de geschiedenis.
Definition
"De ontdekking" refers to the act or process of finding or learning something for the first time, especially in a historical context. It often involves uncovering new lands, ideas, or knowledge that significantly impacts history or understanding.
Etymology
The word "de ontdekking" comes from the Dutch verb 'ontdekken,' meaning 'to discover.' It combines 'ont-' (a prefix meaning 'un-' or 'off') and 'dekken' (to cover), literally implying 'to uncover.' Did you know that 'ontdekken' reflects the idea of revealing something previously hidden?
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"De ontdekking" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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