De wens
Example: Iedereen heeft de wens om gelukkig te zijn.
Definition
"De wens" refers to a strong desire or hope for something to happen, often expressing a personal longing or aspiration. For example, in Dutch, "Iedereen heeft de wens om gelukkig te zijn" means everyone has the wish to be happy.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de wens" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'wense,' which is related to the German 'Wunsch,' both meaning a desire or wish. Did you know? The concept of wishing has deep roots in many languages, often tied to expressing hopes and dreams.
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"De wens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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