This is the 5580th most frequent Dutch word.
maxim
A concise statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
Here, 'maxim' is used as a term referring to a concise statement or principle, often seen in philosophical or moral discourse.
De filosoof deelde een belangrijke maxim tijdens zijn lezing.
The philosopher shared an important maxim during his lecture.
In this sentence, 'maxim' indicates a moral or philosophical guiding principle, often personal and reflective.
In zijn dagboek schreef hij een maxim over leven en geluk.
In his diary, he wrote a maxim about life and happiness.
Here, 'maxims' are used to describe short, impactful statements intended to provoke thought or convey wisdom.