Opzettelijk
Example: Zijn opzettelijke acties hebben ernstige gevolgen voor de gemeenschap.
Definition
"Opzettelijk" is an adjective describing actions or behaviors done deliberately or intentionally, often implying a conscious decision to cause a specific effect or outcome. For example, in the phrase 'Zijn opzettelijke acties hebben ernstige gevolgen voor de gemeenschap,' it indicates that the actions were done on purpose with full awareness.
Etymology
The Dutch word "opzettelijk" comes from the verb 'opzetten,' meaning 'to set up' or 'to intend,' combined with the suffix '-elijk,' which forms adjectives. It literally relates to something that is 'set up' or planned, reflecting the deliberate nature of the action. Did you know? The root 'zetten' means 'to put' or 'to place,' highlighting the idea of purposefully setting something in motion.
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"Opzettelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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