De moed
Example: Ze had de moed om haar dromen te volgen.
Definition
"De moed" refers to the mental strength and bravery someone shows when facing difficult or dangerous situations. It is the quality that allows a person to overcome fear and take action, as in the phrase, "She had the courage to follow her dreams."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de moed" comes from Old Dutch and is related to the German word "Mut," both meaning courage or spirit. Interestingly, it originally referred to the mind or mood, highlighting how closely bravery is linked to one's mental state.
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"De moed" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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