De neiging
Example: Veel mensen hebben de neiging om te procrastineren.
Definition
"De neiging" refers to a natural inclination or tendency that someone has to behave in a certain way or to think about something in a particular manner. It often describes a habitual or spontaneous predisposition, such as the tendency to procrastinate.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de neiging" comes from the verb "neigen," meaning to incline or lean. It evolved to describe a leaning of the mind or behavior toward a certain direction or action. Did you know that "neigen" is related to the English word "nudge," both implying a subtle push or inclination?
Learn to use this word actively
"De neiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
