gepassioneerd
passionate
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɣə.pɑ.si.jəˈneːrt/
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Cultural Note
'Gepassioneerd' is borrowed from French and is used interchangeably with the native Dutch 'hartstochtelijk', though it sounds slightly more modern and international. It can describe passion in love, work, or hobbies. The Dutch appreciate passion directed with purpose rather than mere intensity.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze is een gepassioneerde vrouw.
She is a passionate woman.
Hij kuste haar gepassioneerd.
He kissed her passionately.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | gepassioneerd |
| inflected | gepassioneerde |
| comparative | gepassioneerder |
| superlative | meest gepassioneerd |