wijsbegeerte

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Etymology

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

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛi̯s.bəˌɣeːr.tə/
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  • Hyphenation: wijs‧be‧geer‧te

Noun

wijsbegeerte f (uncountable)

  1. 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.

Descendants

  • West Frisian: wijsbegearte

See also

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia