De toewijding
Example: Haar toewijding aan het project was echt inspirerend voor iedereen.
Definition
"De toewijding" refers to the strong dedication or commitment someone shows towards a task, cause, or person. It embodies the quality of being wholeheartedly devoted and persistent, as in the example phrase where someone's dedication to a project inspires others.
Etymology
The word "de toewijding" comes from the Dutch verb 'toewijden,' which means to dedicate or devote. It combines 'toe,' meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and 'wijden,' meaning 'to consecrate' or 'to dedicate.' Did you know that this word reflects a sense of solemn or serious commitment, originally linked to religious consecration?
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"De toewijding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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