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 that someone or something is physically there, as in the example phrase, where the presence of friends makes the party much more enjoyable.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de aanwezigheid" comes from the combination of 'aan', meaning 'on' or 'at', and 'wezigheid', derived from 'wezen', which means 'to be' or 'being'. Together, they form a term that literally means 'being at' or 'presence'. Did you know this concept highlights the importance of simply being there?
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"De aanwezigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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