De gezondheid
Example: Regelmatige lichaamsbeweging is essentieel voor de gezondheid van iedereen.
Definition
"De gezondheid" refers to the state of being free from illness or injury and maintaining overall physical and mental well-being. It encompasses factors that contribute to a person's ability to live a long, active, and fulfilling life.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de gezondheid" literally means 'the health.' It originates from the Old Dutch word 'gezontheit,' combining 'gezond,' meaning healthy, and the suffix '-heid,' which corresponds to '-hood' or '-ness' in English, denoting a state or condition. Did you know? The root 'gezond' is related to the German 'gesund,' showing shared Germanic origins.
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"De gezondheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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