De reden
Example: De reden waarom hij niet kwam, blijft een mysterie.
Definition
"De reden" refers to the cause, explanation, or justification for something. It indicates why something happens or why a particular situation or action occurs, such as in the phrase: 'The reason why he did not come remains a mystery.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de reden" originates from the Latin word 'ratio,' meaning calculation or reasoning. Over time, it evolved through Old French 'raison' and Middle Dutch to form the modern term, which directly relates to the concept of logic or explanation. Did you know? The word 'reason' in English shares this same root!
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"De reden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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