Geloofwaardig
Example: De getuigenis van de expert was bijzonder geloofwaardig en overtuigend.
Definition
"Geloofwaardig" is an adjective describing something or someone that appears reliable, believable, and convincing, often inspiring trust in the truth or authenticity of a statement, event, or person, as in the phrase 'The expert's testimony was particularly credible and convincing.'
Etymology
The word "geloofwaardig" comes from the Dutch language, combining 'geloof' meaning 'belief' or 'faith' and 'waardig' meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving.' Together, it literally means 'worthy of belief.' Did you know that the concept of being 'worthy of belief' has been central in Dutch for centuries, reflecting the importance of trustworthiness in communication?
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"Geloofwaardig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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