Het vooruitzicht
Example: Het vooruitzicht op een betere toekomst motiveert ons allemaal.
Definition
"Het vooruitzicht" refers to the anticipation or expectation of something that is going to happen, often something positive or hopeful. It is commonly used to describe looking forward to future events or possibilities, such as in the phrase 'Het vooruitzicht op een betere toekomst motiveert ons allemaal.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het vooruitzicht" combines "vooruit," meaning 'forward,' and "zicht," meaning 'view' or 'sight.' Together, they literally mean 'the forward view,' which naturally evolved to mean the prospect or outlook on future events. Did you know? It's similar to the English word 'prospect,' which also relates to looking ahead.
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"Het vooruitzicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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