Veerkrachtig
Example: In moeilijke tijden blijkt de veerkrachtige geest van de mens.
Definition
"Veerkrachtig" describes the quality of being resilient, able to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well to adversity, as shown in the phrase 'In moeilijke tijden blijkt de veerkrachtige geest van de mens,' meaning the resilient spirit of humans shines in hard times.
Etymology
The word "veerkrachtig" comes from the Dutch words 'veer' meaning 'spring' or 'coil' and 'krachtig' meaning 'powerful' or 'strong.' It literally refers to something that has the power of a spring to bounce back, symbolizing resilience and the ability to recover after stress or pressure.
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"Veerkrachtig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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