De onenigheid
Example: De onenigheid tussen de vrienden leidde tot een ruzie.
Definition
"De onenigheid" refers to a disagreement or conflict between people, often leading to tension or argument. It describes a situation where individuals have differing opinions or interests, causing a lack of harmony, as in the example: the disagreement between friends led to a quarrel.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de onenigheid" comes from the prefix 'on-' meaning 'not' and 'eenigheid' meaning 'unity' or 'agreement.' Together, it literally means 'not unity,' reflecting a state of discord or disagreement. Did you know? The root 'eenigheid' is related to the English word 'unity,' showing a common origin in Germanic languages.
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"De onenigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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