Het onderzoek
Example: Het onderzoek naar de effecten van klimaatverandering is cruciaal.
Definition
"Het onderzoek" refers to the systematic process of investigating or studying a subject in detail, often to discover facts or reach new conclusions. For example, "Het onderzoek naar de effecten van klimaatverandering is cruciaal" highlights the importance of research into climate change effects.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het onderzoek" combines "onder," meaning 'under' or 'among,' and "zoek," derived from the verb 'zoeken,' meaning 'to search.' Together, it literally means 'the search under,' which evolved to signify 'the investigation' or 'research.' Did you know this reflects the idea of looking beneath the surface to find answers?
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"Het onderzoek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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