Waarschuwing
Example: De waarschuwing van de expert was cruciaal voor ons begrip.
Definition
"Waarschuwing" is a Dutch adjective meaning giving or serving as a caution or alert to prevent danger or problems. It describes something that warns or signals a potential risk, as in the phrase 'De waarschuwing van de expert was cruciaal voor ons begrip,' emphasizing the importance of the expert's caution.
Etymology
The Dutch word "waarschuwing" comes from the verb 'waarschuwen,' which means to warn. 'Waarschuwen' itself derives from Middle Dutch 'waerschuwen,' combining 'waar' (meaning 'true' or 'aware') and 'schuwen' (meaning 'to avoid'). Did you know? The root suggests being aware to avoid harm, perfectly matching the meaning of "waarschuwing."
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"Waarschuwing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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