De betekenis
Example: De betekenis van dit woord is niet altijd duidelijk.
Definition
"De betekenis" refers to the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, or concept. It is used to explain what something stands for or represents, as in understanding the meaning of a word in language or communication.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de betekenis" comes from the verb 'betekenen,' meaning 'to mean' or 'to signify.' The prefix 'be-' is used to form verbs in Dutch, and 'teken' means 'sign' or 'mark.' So, "de betekenis" literally translates to 'the signification' or 'the meaning.' Did you know that 'teken' is related to the English word 'token,' both referring to a symbol or sign?
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"De betekenis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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