De zintuig
Example: Onze zintuigen helpen ons de wereld om ons heen te begrijpen.
Definition
"De zintuig" refers to any of the senses through which living beings perceive stimuli from their environment, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. These senses enable organisms to understand and interact with the world around them.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de zintuig" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'sintuig,' which combines 'zin' meaning sense or feeling, and 'tuig' meaning equipment or tool. Did you know? The term literally suggests 'sense equipment,' highlighting its role as a tool for perception.
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"De zintuig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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