De verwarring
Example: De verwarring over de nieuwe regels leidde tot veel vragen.
Definition
"De verwarring" refers to the state of being confused or unclear about something, often resulting in misunderstanding or uncertainty. For example, "de verwarring" over new rules can lead to many questions and difficulties in understanding.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de verwarring" comes from the verb "verwarren," meaning to confuse or entangle. It traces back to Middle Dutch and Germanic roots related to mixing or disorder. Did you know? The word shares a common ancestor with the English 'confusion,' highlighting the shared linguistic history.
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"De verwarring" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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