De belangrijkheid
Example: De belangrijkheid van communicatie in relaties kan niet worden onderschat.
Definition
"De belangrijkheid" refers to the importance or significance of something, emphasizing how crucial or valuable it is in a particular context. For example, in the phrase 'De belangrijkheid van communicatie in relaties kan niet worden onderschat,' it highlights the essential role that communication plays in relationships.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de belangrijkheid" comes from the adjective "belangrijk," meaning important, combined with the suffix "-heid," which is used to form nouns indicating a state or quality. Did you know? The suffix "-heid" in Dutch is similar to the English '-hood' or '-ness,' turning adjectives into abstract nouns. Thus, "de belangrijkheid" literally means 'the state of being important.'
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"De belangrijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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