Duidelijk
Example: Het is duidelijk dat hij blij is.
Definition
"Duidelijk" is an adverb meaning in a way that is easy to understand or perceive. It indicates that something is clear, evident, or unmistakable, as in the phrase "Het is duidelijk dat hij blij is," meaning it is clear that he is happy.
Etymology
The word "duidelijk" comes from the Dutch adjective "duidelijk," meaning clear or distinct. It originates from the Middle Dutch word 'duidelic,' which is related to 'duiden,' meaning to show or indicate. Did you know? The root 'duid-' is connected to the English word 'do,' reflecting the idea of making something apparent or manifest.
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"Duidelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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