Gretig
Example: Hij was gretig om de nieuwe film te zien.
Definition
"Gretig" is an adjective describing someone who is eagerly or enthusiastically interested or excited about something, often showing a strong desire to engage or participate. For example, in the sentence 'Hij was gretig om de nieuwe film te zien,' it means he was eager to see the new movie.
Etymology
The word "gretig" comes from Middle Dutch, related to the Old High German word 'gretag' meaning 'greedy' or 'eager.' Over time, it evolved to describe a keen or enthusiastic attitude rather than just greed. Did you know? Its root is connected to the idea of 'grasping' or 'seizing,' reflecting eagerness.
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"Gretig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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