De discussie
Example: De discussie over het nieuwe project is interessant.
Definition
"De discussie" refers to a conversation or debate where people exchange ideas and opinions about a particular topic, often to reach a better understanding or decision. For example, "De discussie over het nieuwe project is interessant" means the discussion about the new project is interesting.
Etymology
The word "de discussie" comes from the Latin 'discussio,' meaning 'a shaking apart' or 'examination.' It was adopted into Dutch through French, reflecting the process of examining or debating ideas thoroughly. Did you know? The root 'dis-' implies separation, highlighting how discussions break down ideas.
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"De discussie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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