De zorg
Example: De zorg voor het milieu is belangrijk voor ons allemaal.
Definition
"De zorg" refers to the care or attention given to someone or something, often involving responsibility and effort to maintain well-being. For example, in the phrase "De zorg voor het milieu is belangrijk voor ons allemaal," it means the care or concern for the environment.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de zorg" comes from the Middle Dutch word "zorge," which means care or worry. It is related to the Old English word "sorg," meaning sorrow or grief, reflecting how care can sometimes involve concern or responsibility. Did you know that "zorg" also hints at the mental effort involved in looking after something or someone?
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"De zorg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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