De ervaring
Example: De ervaring van de reis was onvergetelijk en leerzaam.
Definition
"De ervaring" refers to the knowledge or skill acquired through involvement or exposure to events, activities, or situations. It often implies learning from past occurrences and can shape future decisions, as in the phrase, "De ervaring van de reis was onvergetelijk en leerzaam."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ervaring" comes from the verb 'ervaren,' meaning 'to experience,' which traces back to the Middle Dutch 'varen' (to travel or fare) combined with the prefix 'er-' indicating completion. Did you know? The idea of 'experiencing' originally connected closely with traveling or journeying, reflecting how people gained knowledge through their travels.
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"De ervaring" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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