No. 1,774 in Dutch
zekerheid
Certainty; security; assurance.
In a sentence
Ik zoek zekerheid in mijn carrière.
I seek certainty in my career.
The word 'zekerheid' is used to express the idea of assurance or stability in one's professional life.
Hij gaf me de garantie en daar vond ik zekerheid.
He gave me the guarantee, and in that I found certainty.
Here 'zekerheid' refers to a sense of trust or confidence obtained through a guarantee.
In tijden van onzekerheid is het belangrijk om kalm te blijven.
In times of uncertainty, it is important to remain calm.
'Zekerheid' is contrasted with 'onzekerheid', highlighting its role as clarity or security in ambiguous situations.
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