wijsbegeerte
Dutch
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/
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: wijs‧be‧geer‧te
Noun
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 verschillende stromingen binnen de wijsbegeerte. ― He has a profound interest in various currents within philosophy.
Related terms
Descendants
- West Frisian: wijsbegearte