De geloofwaardigheid
Example: De geloofwaardigheid van de getuigen is cruciaal voor de zaak.
Definition
"De geloofwaardigheid" refers to the quality of being believable or trustworthy. It indicates how much confidence can be placed in a person, statement, or source, as in the example phrase where the credibility of the witnesses is crucial for the case.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de geloofwaardigheid" stems from 'geloof' meaning 'belief' and 'waardigheid' meaning 'worthiness' or 'dignity.' Together, it literally translates to 'worthiness of belief.' Did you know? This word combines spiritual roots with a general sense of trust, reflecting how belief and worthiness are linked in language.
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"De geloofwaardigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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