perfectie
/pɛrˈfɛk.si/feminine
Perfection in Dutch is perfectie.
The noun perfectie refers to being perfect.
Meaning: being perfect (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun perfectie is feminine, meaning it takes the definite article 'de'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pɛrˈfɛk.si/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Dutch, the word perfectie can describe a technical state of completion in old grammar, referring to a 'perfect' tense that denotes a finished action.
- In many Dutch contexts, seeking perfectie can be seen as a negative trait, often linked to the concept of 'perfectionism' or being overly fussy.
- The word perfectie was borrowed into Dutch from the French word 'perfection', which originally came from the Latin word perfectiōnem.
Examples in context
- Mayuko streeft altijd naar perfectie.Mayuko always aims for perfection.This sentence shows how someone can aim for perfectie.Tatoeba #8350751 by obsessed_polyglot, translation #32403 by CP
- Ik geloof in perfectie, gebaseerd op Plato.I believe in perfection, based on Plato.This sentence is useful for expressing a belief in perfectie.Tatoeba #4570040 by lonepawn, translation #2803600 by gleki
- Het spijt me dat ik niet voldoe aan jouw vooropgestelde ideeën over perfectie.I'm sorry that I don't conform to your preconceived notions of perfection.This sentence is useful for discussing preconceived notions of perfectie.Tatoeba #10891224 by megamanenm, translation #1511590 by Objectivesea
- De uitvoering van het project was perfectie in actie.The execution of the project was perfection in action.
- De winnaar van de prestigieuze prijs toonde voortreffelijkheid in zijn vakgebied.The winner of the prestigious award displayed excellence in his field.
- Dat is echt perfect!That is truly perfect!
- Haar dansoptreden was onberispelijk!Her dance performance was flawless!
Example conversation
Sophie and Lucas are discussing a painting Sophie finished.
- LucasDit schilderij is echt een vorm van perfectie.This painting is truly a form of perfection.
- SophieDank je, Lucas, maar ik ben nog niet tevreden.Thank you, Lucas, but I am not satisfied yet.
- LucasJe zoekt altijd naar perfectie in je werk.You are always searching for perfection in your work.
- SophieDat klopt, ik wil het graag helemaal goed doen.That is true, I want to do it completely right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “perfection” translations and entries perfectie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perfectie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
