Het bewijs
Example: Hij heeft het bewijs van zijn gelijk gevonden.
Definition
"Het bewijs" refers to the evidence or proof that confirms the truth or validity of a statement, claim, or fact. It is often used to demonstrate something conclusively, as in the phrase 'He has found the proof of his correctness.'
Etymology
The Dutch term "het bewijs" originates from Middle Dutch, combining 'be-' (a prefix used to intensify) and 'wijs,' meaning 'way' or 'manner.' Together, it conveys the idea of showing the way or manner to confirm something. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'wise,' relating to knowledge and understanding?
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"Het bewijs" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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