De aanwezigheid
Example: De aanwezigheid van vrienden maakt het feest veel leuker.
Definition
"De aanwezigheid" refers to the state or fact of being present in a particular place or situation. It indicates someone's or something's physical or metaphorical presence, as in the example phrase 'De aanwezigheid van vrienden maakt het feest veel leuker,' meaning that the presence of friends makes the party much more enjoyable.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de aanwezigheid" combines 'aan,' meaning 'on' or 'at,' with 'wezigheid,' which comes from 'wezig' meaning 'present.' Together, they form a term that literally means 'the state of being present.' The word has roots in Middle Dutch and shares similarities with related Germanic languages.
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"De aanwezigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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