Belangrijk
Example: Het is belangrijk om elke dag water te drinken.
Definition
"Belangrijk" is an adjective used to describe something that has great significance or value, often essential for a particular purpose or situation. For example, in the phrase 'Het is belangrijk om elke dag water te drinken,' it emphasizes the necessity of drinking water daily.
Etymology
The Dutch word "belangrijk" comes from the combination of 'belang,' meaning interest or importance, and the suffix '-rijk,' meaning rich or full of. Did you know? The word literally suggests being 'full of importance,' which perfectly captures its meaning.
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"Belangrijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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