De waarneming
Example: De waarneming van de sterren was echt indrukwekkend.
Definition
"De waarneming" refers to the act or process of observing or perceiving something carefully, often to gather information or make a judgment, as in the observation of stars or other phenomena.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de waarneming" comes from the verb "waarnemen," meaning to observe or perceive. It combines "waar," meaning true or real, and "nemen," meaning to take. So, it literally means 'taking in truth,' which is fitting for the act of careful observation.
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"De waarneming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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