De wijziging
Example: De wijziging in het beleid heeft veel reacties uitgelokt.
Definition
"De wijziging" refers to the change or modification made to something, such as a rule, policy, or document, often implying an alteration that affects the original state or condition. For example, "De wijziging in het beleid heeft veel reacties uitgelokt" means the change in policy sparked many reactions.
Etymology
The word "de wijziging" comes from the Dutch verb "wijzigen," meaning to change or modify. It is derived from Middle Dutch "wijzigen," linked to the Old High German "wîhhen" meaning to consecrate or set apart, which evolved in meaning to signify alteration. Did you know? The root shares a connection with the English word "wise," originally implying to see or understand, which aligns with the idea of making something different or new.
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"De wijziging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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