This is the 4596th most frequent Dutch word.
discovery
The Dutch word for "discovery" is "ontdekking," meaning the act of finding or uncovering something previously unknown.
The word 'ontdekking' (discovery) is used as a noun referring to the act of uncovering or finding something novel.
De ontdekking van het medicijn veranderde de geneeskunde.
The discovery of the medicine changed medicine.
Here, 'ontdekking' implies a recent finding or invention that is noteworthy and relevant for the context.
Het team heeft zijn nieuwste ontdekking gepresenteerd op de conferentie.
The team presented its latest discovery at the conference.
In this sentence, 'ontdekking' refers to achievements or findings in the field of science, emphasizing a broader application.