De geest
Example: De geest van samenwerking is essentieel voor ons succes.
Definition
"De geest" refers to the spirit or essence of something, often describing the prevailing attitude or atmosphere. For example, in "De geest van samenwerking is essentieel voor ons succes," it means the spirit of cooperation is essential for success.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de geest" originates from the Old Dutch word 'geist,' which is related to the German 'Geist' and English 'ghost.' Originally meaning spirit or soul, over time it evolved to include meanings like mind, intellect, or atmosphere. Did you know that in Dutch, "geest" can refer both to a ghost and to an abstract spirit or mood?
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"De geest" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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