No. 6,393 in Dutch
tegengeluid
A counterargument, dissenting opinion, or opposing voice.
In a sentence
Het is belangrijk om een tegengeluid te laten horen wanneer je het niet eens bent met de meerderheid.
It is important to express a counter-argument when you disagree with the majority.
Here, 'tegengeluid' is used to denote voicing an alternative or opposing perspective in discussion with majority views.
De organisatie bracht een tegengeluid tegen de heersende opvattingen in de politiek.
The organization expressed a counter-argument against the prevailing opinions in politics.
In this sentence, 'tegengeluid' is used to mean an expression of opposition or alternative viewpoints regarding dominant political opinions.
Als journalist probeert hij altijd een tegengeluid te bieden om het debat te verrijken.
As a journalist, he always tries to provide a counter-argument to enrich the debate.
Here, 'tegengeluid' reflects the contribution of dissenting or critical perspectives aimed to deepen or enhance a discussion or debate.
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