Wederzijds
Example: We hebben een wederzijds begrip ontwikkeld tijdens onze gesprekken.
Definition
"Wederzijds" is an adjective describing something that is mutual or reciprocal, involving two or more parties equally. For example, in the phrase 'We hebben een wederzijds begrip ontwikkeld,' it refers to a shared understanding developed between the participants.
Etymology
The word "wederzijds" comes from the Dutch roots 'weder,' meaning 'each other' or 'reciprocal,' and 'zijds,' derived from 'zijde,' meaning 'side.' Together, they emphasize a relationship involving both sides equally, highlighting mutuality.
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"Wederzijds" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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