De vastberadenheid
Example: Haar vastberadenheid hielp haar om de uitdaging te overwinnen.
Definition
"De vastberadenheid" refers to the quality of being firm and unwavering in purpose or intention. It describes a person's strong resolve and determination to achieve a goal despite difficulties, as illustrated in the phrase: 'Haar vastberadenheid hielp haar om de uitdaging te overwinnen.'
Etymology
The word "de vastberadenheid" comes from the Dutch adjective "vastberaden," meaning determined or resolute, combined with the suffix "-heid," which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Did you know? "Vastberaden" itself is a compound of "vast" (firm) and "beraden" (considered), literally meaning 'firmly considered.'
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"De vastberadenheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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