Enorm
Example: De enorme bergen in de verte zijn indrukwekkend om te zien.
Definition
"Enorm" is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely large in size, quantity, or degree. It emphasizes the vastness or impressiveness of an object or concept, as in the phrase 'The enormous mountains in the distance are impressive to see.'
Etymology
The word "enorm" comes from the Latin word 'enormis,' which means 'irregular' or 'extraordinary.' Over time, it evolved in Dutch and other languages to mean something very large or immense. Did you know? The original Latin sense hinted at something beyond the norm, which fits well with the modern meaning of 'enorm.'
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"Enorm" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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