De opkomst
Example: De opkomst van technologie verandert ons dagelijks leven aanzienlijk.
Definition
"De opkomst" refers to the process or period during which something begins to appear, develop, or gain prominence, often leading to significant changes or influence. For example, "De opkomst van technologie verandert ons dagelijks leven aanzienlijk" highlights how technology's rise impacts daily life.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de opkomst" comes from the verb "opkomen," meaning to rise or appear. It combines "op," meaning up or upon, and "komen," meaning come. Did you know? The word captures the idea of something coming up or emerging, much like the sun rising.
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"De opkomst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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