Het argument
Example: Hij gaf een sterk argument voor zijn standpunt.
Definition
"Het argument" refers to a reason or set of reasons given to persuade others that an idea, opinion, or statement is true or valid. It is commonly used in discussions or debates to support a particular point of view or conclusion.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het argument" originates from the Latin word 'argumentum,' meaning evidence or proof. It passed into Dutch through French and Latin during the Middle Ages, reflecting its long-standing use in logic and rhetoric. Did you know that the word originally meant 'a way of proving or demonstrating'? This meaning has stayed close to its modern use in Dutch.
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"Het argument" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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