De waarschuwing
Example: De waarschuwing van de expert was cruciaal voor ons onderzoek.
Definition
"De waarschuwing" refers to a cautionary statement or indication given to alert someone about potential danger, risk, or an important issue. It serves to prevent harm or to prepare individuals for adverse conditions, as in the phrase: The expert's warning was crucial for our research.
Etymology
The word "de waarschuwing" comes from the Dutch verb "waarschuwen," meaning to warn or alert. This verb is derived from Middle Dutch and is related to the Old High German word "warnen," which also means to warn. Did you know? The root concept revolves around making someone aware or cautious about something important.
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"De waarschuwing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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