Het medicijn
Example: Het medicijn helpt me om beter te voelen.
Definition
"Het medicijn" refers to a substance or preparation used to treat or prevent illness and improve health. It is taken to help cure diseases or alleviate symptoms, as in the phrase, 'Het medicijn helpt me om beter te voelen,' meaning the medicine helps me feel better.
Etymology
The word "het medicijn" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Latin word 'medicina,' which means the art of healing or a remedy. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'medicine,' showing a common origin in European languages.
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"Het medicijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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