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/ Hyphenation: wijs‧be‧geer‧te === Noun === wijsbegeerte f (uncountable, no diminutive) 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 ==== wijsgeer ==== Descendants ==== West Frisian: wijsbegearte === See also === wiskunde