De discussie
Example: De discussie over klimaatverandering vereist diepgaande analyses en samenwerking.
Definition
"De discussie" refers to a structured conversation or debate between people, often involving different viewpoints. It is commonly used to describe an exchange of ideas or arguments, such as when addressing complex topics like climate change, requiring deep analysis and collaboration.
Etymology
The word "de discussie" comes from the Latin 'discussio,' meaning 'examination' or 'investigation.' It entered Dutch through French, retaining the sense of a formal exchange or debate. Did you know? The root 'dis-' means 'apart,' and 'quassare' means 'to shake,' so originally it implied shaking ideas apart to examine them.
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"De discussie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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