Reflecteren
Example: Het is belangrijk om regelmatig over je keuzes te reflecteren.
Definition
"Reflecteren" means to think carefully and deeply about something, especially one's own actions, decisions, or experiences, in order to gain insight or improve future behavior. It involves thoughtful consideration and self-examination, as in the phrase: 'It is important to regularly reflect on your choices.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "reflecteren" comes from the Latin 'reflectere,' meaning 'to bend back' or 'to turn back.' It entered Dutch through scholarly and scientific language where it originally described the physical reflection of light or sound. Over time, the meaning broadened to include the mental process of thoughtful consideration.
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"Reflecteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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