De bezigheid
Example: Haar favoriete bezigheid is het schilderen van landschappen.
Definition
"De bezigheid" refers to an activity or occupation that someone engages in, often implying a pastime or a way to spend time. For example, in the sentence 'Haar favoriete bezigheid is het schilderen van landschappen,' it highlights a favorite activity or hobby.
Etymology
The word "de bezigheid" comes from the Dutch root 'bezig,' meaning busy or occupied, combined with the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Essentially, it means the state of being occupied or engaged in an activity. Did you know? The suffix '-heid' is similar to the English '-hood,' connecting to the idea of a condition or quality.
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"De bezigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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