De houding
Example: De houding van de leraar was erg vriendelijk.
Definition
"De houding" refers to the way someone holds their body or the attitude they display, often reflecting their feelings or approach in a situation. For example, "De houding van de leraar was erg vriendelijk" means the teacher's posture or attitude was very friendly.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de houding" comes from the verb "houden," meaning 'to hold.' Originally, it described the physical act of holding or positioning the body. Over time, it expanded to include the figurative sense of attitude or demeanor, showing how posture and mindset are closely linked.
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"De houding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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