De eetlust
Example: Na de lange wandeling had ik weer de eetlust om te dineren.
Definition
"De eetlust" refers to the natural desire or appetite to eat food. It indicates the feeling of hunger or interest in eating, which can vary based on physical condition, mood, or other factors. For example, after a long walk, one might regain "de eetlust" to have dinner.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de eetlust" combines "eten," meaning 'to eat,' and "lust," meaning 'desire' or 'pleasure.' Together, it literally means 'desire to eat.' Did you know? The word "lust" in Dutch does not carry the same strong connotations as in English; it simply means 'desire' or 'appetite.'
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"De eetlust" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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