No. 1,979 in Dutch
besef
Awareness or realization.
In a sentence
Ik heb het besef dat we niet genoeg tijd hebben.
I have the realization that we do not have enough time.
In this sentence, 'besef' is used to indicate a personal awareness or realization of a particular fact.
Zijn besef van de situatie bracht verandering.
His understanding of the situation brought about change.
Here, 'besef' refers to someone's comprehension or awareness of a situation.
Ze hebben geen besef van de gevolgen van hun daden.
They have no awareness of the consequences of their actions.
In this usage, 'besef' signifies a general sense or understanding, especially the lack thereof, about something important.
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