bewonderen
to admire
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/bəˈʋɔndərə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Bewonderen carries more weight than casual admiration. 'Ik bewonder je' is a deeply sincere statement. The Dutch don't throw around admiration easily, so expressing it is always taken as a genuine, meaningful compliment.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik bewonder je moed.
I admire your courage.
Ze bewondert haar oma heel erg.
She admires her grandmother very much.