Het welzijn
Example: Het welzijn van patiënten is de hoogste prioriteit in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"Het welzijn" refers to the overall health, happiness, and comfort of individuals, often considered in medical and social contexts. It emphasizes the state of being well and thriving physically and mentally, such as in the phrase 'The well-being of patients is the highest priority in the hospital.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het welzijn" combines 'wel,' meaning 'well,' and 'zijn,' meaning 'being.' It literally translates to 'the well-being,' reflecting its focus on health and prosperity. Did you know that the concept of well-being has been central to medicine and philosophy for centuries, highlighting the importance of holistic care?
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"Het welzijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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