Het fenomeen
Example: Het fenomeen van sociale media beïnvloedt ons dagelijks leven.
Definition
"Het fenomeen" refers to an observable event, occurrence, or fact, often one that is remarkable or unusual. It can describe natural or social phenomena that attract attention or require explanation, such as the phenomenon of social media influencing daily life.
Etymology
The term "het fenomeen" comes from the Greek word 'phainomenon,' meaning 'that which appears' or 'is seen.' It passed into Dutch via Latin and French, keeping its sense of something observable or notable. Did you know? The word originally emphasized appearance or manifestation.
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"Het fenomeen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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