De interesse
Example: Haar interesse in kunst heeft haar carrière veranderd.
Definition
"De interesse" refers to the feeling of wanting to learn more about something or being engaged with a subject. It is commonly used to describe curiosity or attraction towards a topic, as in 'Haar interesse in kunst heeft haar carrière veranderd,' meaning her interest in art changed her career.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de interesse" comes from the Latin word 'interesse,' meaning 'to be between' or 'to matter.' It entered Dutch through French, where 'intérêt' was used to express concern or attention. Did you know? The word also relates to financial interest, showing how being 'in between' can mean gaining advantage.
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"De interesse" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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