De eigenschap
Example: Een goede leider heeft altijd de eigenschap van geduld.
Definition
"De eigenschap" refers to a characteristic or quality that defines a person, object, or concept. For example, a good leader always has the property of patience, highlighting an important trait or attribute that distinguishes them.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de eigenschap" comes from the combination of "eigen," meaning 'own,' and "schap," a suffix indicating a state or condition. Together, they form a term meaning 'own-ness' or a defining attribute. Did you know that "schap" is related to the English suffix '-ship,' as in 'friendship'?
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"De eigenschap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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