De overtuiging
Example: Haar overtuiging over duurzaamheid inspireert veel mensen om te veranderen.
Definition
"De overtuiging" refers to a firmly held belief or conviction that influences a person's thoughts or actions. It represents a strong sense of certainty about particular ideas or values, such as in the phrase "Haar overtuiging over duurzaamheid inspireert veel mensen om te veranderen."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de overtuiging" originates from the verb "overtuigen," meaning to convince. It combines the prefix "over-" implying thoroughness, with "tuigen," related to proving or demonstrating, reflecting the idea of being fully convinced or persuaded of something.
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"De overtuiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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