De twijfel
Example: De twijfel over zijn beslissing maakte hem erg nerveus.
Definition
"De twijfel" refers to the feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about the truth or outcome of something. It often involves questioning or being unsure about a decision or belief, as in the example phrase where doubt about his decision made him very nervous.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de twijfel" derives from Middle Dutch 'twivel,' which traces back to Old High German 'zwiwel,' meaning 'doubt' or 'uncertainty.' Interestingly, it shares roots with the English word 'doubt,' both reflecting the idea of being divided or hesitant between options.
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"De twijfel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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