De bewondering
Example: De bewondering voor zijn talent was overal te zien.
Definition
"De bewondering" refers to the feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something, often shown openly. It describes the positive emotions people experience when appreciating talents, qualities, or achievements, as in the phrase 'De bewondering voor zijn talent was overal te zien.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de bewondering" comes from the verb 'bewonderen,' meaning 'to admire.' It combines 'be-' (a prefix indicating about or around) with 'wonder,' related to something marvelous or astonishing. Did you know that the root 'wonder' originally conveyed a sense of amazement, which perfectly fits the meaning of admiration in "de bewondering"?
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"De bewondering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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