Wijs
Example: Het is belangrijk om wijs te handelen in moeilijke situaties.
Definition
"Wijs" is an adjective describing someone or something that demonstrates good judgment, knowledge, and the ability to make sensible decisions, especially in challenging or complex situations.
Etymology
The word "wijs" comes from the Old Dutch word 'wīs,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*wīsaz,' meaning 'knowing' or 'wise.' Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'wise,' showing their common linguistic heritage.
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"Wijs" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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