De waarde
Example: De waarde van dit schilderij is erg hoog.
Definition
"De waarde" refers to the worth or importance of something, often measured in terms of money, usefulness, or significance. For example, in the phrase 'De waarde van dit schilderij is erg hoog,' it indicates the high monetary or cultural value of the painting.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de waarde" comes from the Old Dutch word 'waardia,' which is related to the Latin 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong or worthy.' Did you know? The concept of value has been central in trade and economics for centuries, and "de waarde" reflects this long-standing importance.
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"De waarde" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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