De onthulling
Example: De onthulling van het geheim verraste iedereen in de zaal.
Definition
"De onthulling" refers to the act or event of revealing or disclosing something previously hidden or secret. It often describes the moment when a truth, secret, or new information becomes known to others, as in unveiling a secret that surprises everyone present.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de onthulling" comes from the verb "onthullen," which means to reveal or uncover. It is derived from the prefix "ont-" indicating removal or reversal, combined with "hullen," meaning to cover or wrap. So, "de onthulling" literally means the act of removing a cover to show something hidden.
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"De onthulling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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