De depressie
Example: De depressie die hij doormaakte, veranderde zijn kijk op het leven.
Definition
"De depressie" refers to a period of severe economic downturn or a state of prolonged sadness and low mood. It is often used to describe difficult times that significantly affect one’s outlook on life, such as in the phrase, 'De depressie die hij doormaakte, veranderde zijn kijk op het leven.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de depressie" comes from the Latin 'depressio,' meaning 'a pressing down.' It entered Dutch through French and reflects both psychological and economic meanings. Did you know? The same root word gave rise to the English 'depression,' linking feelings and economic states!
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"De depressie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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