De werkelijkheid
Example: De werkelijkheid is vaak anders dan we denken.
Definition
"De werkelijkheid" refers to the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or be imagined. It encompasses the true conditions or facts of life, often contrasting with perceptions or beliefs about what is real.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de werkelijkheid" combines "werkelijkheid," meaning reality or actuality, with the definite article "de." "Werkelijkheid" derives from "werkelijk," meaning real or actual, which originates from the Middle Dutch word for work (werk), implying something that is 'worked' or 'done,' hence existing in fact. Did you know? The concept emphasizes the tangible or factual aspect of existence.
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"De werkelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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