De aanmoediging
Example: De aanmoediging van vrienden helpt me altijd om door te gaan.
Definition
"De aanmoediging" refers to the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone, often through words or actions, to help them continue or improve. For example, friends' encouragement can motivate someone to keep going during difficult times.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de aanmoediging" comes from the verb "aanmoedigen," which means to encourage. It is formed by combining "aan-" (a prefix meaning 'on' or 'to') with "moed" (meaning 'courage' or 'bravery'), and the noun suffix "-ing". Did you know? The root "moed" is related to the English word 'mood,' originally referring to one's spirit or temperament.
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"De aanmoediging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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