De zoektocht
Example: De zoektocht naar antwoorden kan soms erg frustrerend zijn.
Definition
"De zoektocht" refers to the process of searching or seeking, often involving effort and persistence. It commonly describes the act of looking for answers, solutions, or something important, as in the phrase 'De zoektocht naar antwoorden kan soms erg frustrerend zijn.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de zoektocht" comes from the verb 'zoeken,' meaning 'to search,' combined with the prefix 'toe-' indicating direction towards something. The compound literally means 'the search' or 'the quest.' Did you know that 'zoeken' has roots in Old Dutch and is related to German 'suchen'?
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"De zoektocht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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