De zwaartekracht
Example: De zwaartekracht beïnvloedt de beweging van planeten in ons zonnestelsel.
Definition
"De zwaartekracht" refers to the natural force that attracts objects with mass toward each other, especially the attraction that the Earth exerts on objects, causing them to fall and influencing the motion of planets in the solar system.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de zwaartekracht" combines "zwaarte" meaning weight or heaviness and "kracht" meaning force. Together, they literally mean 'the force of heaviness,' reflecting the concept of gravity as a force that pulls objects downward. Did you know? The term captures the essence of gravity without directly borrowing from Latin or Greek roots.
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"De zwaartekracht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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