De notie
Example: De notie van vrijheid is voor iedereen belangrijk.
Definition
"De notie" refers to the concept or idea of something, often an abstract or general understanding. For instance, in the phrase 'De notie van vrijheid is voor iedereen belangrijk,' it means the idea or understanding of freedom, emphasizing its importance to everyone.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de notie" comes from the Latin 'notio,' meaning a perception or idea. It entered Dutch through French 'notion,' carrying the same meaning. Did you know? The word 'notion' in English shares this origin, highlighting how ideas travel through languages.
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"De notie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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