De zorg
Example: De zorg voor ouderen is erg belangrijk in onze samenleving.
Definition
"De zorg" refers to the care and attention provided to individuals, especially focusing on health and well-being. In contexts like the example phrase, it highlights the importance of caring for elderly people within society, emphasizing responsibility and support.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de zorg" originates from the Old Dutch word 'sorg' or 'zorg', meaning care or concern. It shares roots with similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? The word also conveys a sense of worry or responsibility, reflecting the close link between caring and concern.
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"De zorg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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