Nuttig
Example: Dit boek is heel nuttig voor mijn studie.
Definition
"Nuttig" describes something that is helpful or beneficial, providing practical value or usefulness. For example, in the sentence 'Dit boek is heel nuttig voor mijn studie,' it means the book is very useful for studying.
Etymology
The Dutch word "nuttig" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'nut,' meaning 'use' or 'benefit.' It shares roots with the English word 'nutrient,' both ultimately deriving from the Latin 'nutrire,' meaning 'to nourish.' Did you know that "nuttig" literally conveys the idea of something that nourishes or supports its purpose?
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"Nuttig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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