Vluchtig
Example: De vluchtige momenten van geluk zijn vaak het meest waardevol.
Definition
"Vluchtig" describes something fleeting or transient, lasting only for a short time. It often refers to moments, emotions, or substances that disappear quickly or are difficult to hold onto, such as fleeting moments of happiness or volatile compounds.
Etymology
The word "vluchtig" comes from the Dutch verb "vluchten," meaning to flee or escape. Over time, it evolved to describe things that 'flee' quickly, capturing the idea of something transient or short-lived. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'flight'?
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"Vluchtig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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