De herinnering
Example: De herinnering aan onze reis blijft altijd bij me.
Definition
"De herinnering" refers to the memory or recollection of past experiences, events, or moments that remain in a person's mind. It is the mental capacity to remember something, such as the memory of a trip or significant occasion.
Etymology
"De herinnering" comes from the Dutch verb "herinneren," meaning 'to remember.' The root relates to recalling or bringing something back to mind, with the suffix '-ing' forming a noun that denotes the act or result of remembering. Did you know that the word shares roots with the English 'remember' through their common Germanic heritage?
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"De herinnering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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