De wijsheid
Example: De wijsheid van de ouderen wordt vaak vergeten in onze maatschappij.
Definition
"De wijsheid" refers to the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment, often gained over time. It is the ability to make sensible decisions and offer valuable advice, as seen in the phrase, 'De wijsheid van de ouderen wordt vaak vergeten in onze maatschappij.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de wijsheid" comes from the word 'wijs,' meaning 'wise,' which traces back to the Old Dutch 'wīs' and ultimately the Proto-Germanic '*wīsaz,' meaning 'knowing' or 'wise.' Did you know? The concept of 'wijsheid' has roots in ancient philosophical traditions that emphasize practical knowledge and understanding.
Learn to use this word actively
"De wijsheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
