Mentaal
Example: Het is belangrijk om mentaal sterk te blijven tijdens stressvolle tijden.
Definition
"Mentaal" is an adjective describing something related to the mind or intellectual processes. It is used to refer to mental strength, mental health, or cognitive functions, as in maintaining mental resilience during stressful times.
Etymology
The word "mentaal" comes from the Latin word 'mentalis,' which pertains to the mind. It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, reflecting the focus on mental faculties. Did you know that 'mental' originally related to 'mens,' the Latin word for mind?
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"Mentaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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