De rijkdom
Example: De rijkdom van de natuur is echt prachtig.
Definition
"De rijkdom" refers to the wealth or abundance of something, often describing a great quantity or richness, such as the richness of nature or resources. It conveys the idea of plentifulness and valuable assets or qualities.
Etymology
The word "de rijkdom" originates from the Dutch word 'rijk,' meaning rich or wealthy, combined with the suffix '-dom,' which denotes a state or condition. Did you know? The suffix '-dom' is similar to the English '-dom' in 'kingdom,' indicating a domain or state. Thus, "de rijkdom" literally means the state of being rich or wealthy.
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"De rijkdom" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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