Onderwijs-
Example: Het onderwijs in Nederland is van hoge kwaliteit en toegankelijk.
Definition
"Onderwijs-" is a Dutch adjective prefix relating to education or teaching. It is used to describe something connected to the process of imparting knowledge or skills, such as "onderwijsinstelling" (educational institution) or "onderwijsbeleid" (education policy).
Etymology
The prefix "onderwijs-" originates from the Dutch word "onderwijs," which means education or instruction. It combines "onder" (under) and "wijs" (wise or knowledge), metaphorically referring to guiding or leading someone under wisdom. Did you know that the concept emphasizes nurturing understanding from the ground up?
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"Onderwijs-" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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