opinies

Opinies is the Dutch plural form of opinie, a noun that denotes a personal judgment, belief, or assessment about something that may not be verifiable as a fact. In English, the equivalent term is opinions. The word is commonly used in Dutch-language discourse to distinguish subjective viewpoints from objective data.

Etymology and form. Opinie derives from the French opinion and, in turn, from Latin opinio, meaning a belief or supposition. The plural form opinions in Dutch is opinies, following standard Dutch spelling rules for loanwords ending in -ie. The term is primarily encountered in Dutch texts, but may appear in bilingual writing or discussions of Dutch language and culture.

Usage and context. In Dutch, opinies covers a wide range of viewpoints, from everyday judgments to formal analyses. It is frequently used in journalism, politics, science communication, and law to refer to what people think or feel about a topic. Distinctions are often drawn between opinies (subjective views) and feiten (facts or evidence). Public discourse commonly involves evaluating the credibility, bias, and basis of different opinies, as well as how they relate to policy and decision-making.

Notes on English usage. When English speakers encounter the term, it is usually as a borrowed or quoted Dutch word, or in discussions about Dutch language, culture, or translations. In most English contexts, opinions is preferred. See also: opinion, opinio (Latin roots), opinioni (plural forms in some languages).