wijsbegeerte
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Mid-19th century, compound of wijs (“wise”) begeerte (“desire, lust”), a calque of Ancient Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophía). Perhaps influenced by older weetbegeerte (“thirst for knowledge”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]wijsbegeerte f (uncountable)
- philosophy
- Synonym: filosofie
- Ze studeert wijsbegeerte aan de universiteit. ― She is studying philosophy at the university.
- De cursus behandelt de geschiedenis van de wijsbegeerte. ― The course covers the history of philosophy.
- Hij heeft een diepgaande interesse in de verschillende stromingen binnen de wijsbegeerte. ― He has a profound interest in the various currents within philosophy.
Related terms
[edit]Descendants
[edit]- West Frisian: wijsbegearte