Het conflict
Example: Het conflict tussen de twee landen duurt al jaren.
Definition
"Het conflict" refers to a serious disagreement or argument between two or more parties, often involving opposing interests or ideas. In the example phrase, it describes the ongoing dispute between two countries that has lasted for years.
Etymology
"Het conflict" comes from the Latin word 'conflictus,' meaning 'a striking together.' It entered Dutch through French, retaining the sense of a clash or struggle. Did you know? The word 'conflict' originally described physical confrontations before expanding to include verbal and ideological disputes.
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"Het conflict" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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