eenzaamheid
loneliness, solitude
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈeːn.zaːm.ɦɛi̯t/
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Cultural Note
The Netherlands has an active national campaign against eenzaamheid, with the government launching 'Een tegen eenzaamheid' (One against loneliness). Despite being a densely populated country, loneliness -- especially among elderly people -- is taken seriously as a public health issue.
📝 Example Sentences
Eenzaamheid is een groeiend probleem in de samenleving.
Loneliness is a growing problem in society.
De eenzaamheid viel hem zwaar na de scheiding.
The loneliness weighed heavily on him after the divorce.
Soms kies je bewust voor eenzaamheid.
Sometimes you consciously choose solitude.