Zelfverzekerd
Example: Ze sprak zelfverzekerd tijdens de presentatie voor de klas.
Definition
"Zelfverzekerd" describes a confident state or attitude where someone expresses certainty and assurance in their actions or speech, such as speaking confidently during a presentation to a class.
Etymology
The Dutch word "zelfverzekerd" is a compound made of "zelf" meaning 'self' and "verzekerd" meaning 'assured' or 'confident.' It literally translates to 'self-assured,' highlighting a person’s inner confidence. Did you know it combines these elements to directly convey personal confidence?
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"Zelfverzekerd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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