De uitdaging
Example: De uitdaging van dit project is erg groot.
Definition
"De uitdaging" refers to a challenge or task that requires effort and determination to overcome. It represents a difficult situation or problem that tests a person's skills, abilities, or resolve, such as in the phrase, 'De uitdaging van dit project is erg groot,' meaning the challenge of this project is very large.
Etymology
The word "de uitdaging" comes from Dutch, where 'uitdaging' is a compound of 'uit' meaning 'out' and 'dagen,' derived from 'dagen' meaning 'to dare' or 'to provoke.' Thus, it literally means 'to dare out' or 'to provoke,' reflecting the concept of presenting a challenge or test to someone. Did you know? The idea of daring someone out is at the heart of how we understand challenges today.
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"De uitdaging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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