Dutch Word of the Day
onderwijs
/ON-der-wijs/ • noun — 29th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: education
Examples
- Onderwijs is essentieel voor de ontwikkeling van kinderen.
(Education is essential for the development of children.) - Het onderwijs in Nederland is van hoge kwaliteit.
(The education in the Netherlands is of high quality.) - Veel mensen verlangen naar goed onderwijs.
(Many people long for quality education.)
Synonyms
- schooling
- educatie
The word 'onderwijs' is commonly used when discussing formal education systems, schooling, or learning institutions.
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