Essentieel
Example: Het is essentieel om goed te slapen voor je gezondheid.
Definition
"Essentieel" describes something that is absolutely necessary or extremely important. For example, in the phrase 'Het is essentieel om goed te slapen voor je gezondheid,' it means that good sleep is a fundamental requirement for health.
Etymology
The word "essentieel" comes from the Latin word 'essentialis,' which means 'relating to essence.' It entered Dutch through French, where 'essentiel' carried the meaning of something fundamental or indispensable. Did you know? The root 'esse' means 'to be,' highlighting the importance of what is truly necessary.
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"Essentieel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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