De opwinding
Example: De opwinding voor het concert was voelbaar in de lucht.
Definition
"De opwinding" refers to the feeling of excitement or anticipation that is strongly felt before an event or experience, such as a concert, creating a palpable emotional atmosphere among those involved.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de opwinding" comes from the verb "opwinden," meaning to wind up or excite. Originally, it referred to the act of winding a mechanism, but over time it evolved to describe emotional excitement or agitation. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'wind' in the sense of tension and energy.
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"De opwinding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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