De omstandigheid
Example: De omstandigheid maakte het moeilijk om te reizen.
Definition
"De omstandigheid" refers to a condition or fact that affects a situation, often making it easier or more difficult. It describes the specific state of affairs surrounding an event, such as in the phrase 'De omstandigheid maakte het moeilijk om te reizen,' meaning the circumstance made traveling difficult.
Etymology
The word "de omstandigheid" comes from Dutch, combining 'om' meaning 'around' and 'stand' meaning 'stand' or 'position,' with the suffix '-igheid' indicating a state or quality. Together, it literally suggests the 'state of standing around' or surrounding conditions. Did you know? This reflects how circumstances surround and influence events.
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"De omstandigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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