De erkenning
Example: De erkenning van zijn werk was een belangrijke mijlpaal in zijn carrière.
Definition
"De erkenning" refers to the acknowledgment or acceptance of someone's work, effort, or achievement, often seen as an important milestone or validation in a person's career or life.
Etymology
The word "de erkenning" comes from the Dutch verb "erkennen," which means to recognize or acknowledge. It combines "er-" (a prefix indicating completeness) and "kennen" (to know), literally meaning 'to fully know' or 'to recognize.' Did you know that the concept of recognition has been important in human relationships and social structures for centuries?
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"De erkenning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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