gunnen
to wish someone well; to grant willingly
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɣʏ.nə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Gunnen is a socially important Dutch verb about goodwill rather than formal permission. It often appears in everyday emotional talk.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik gun haar echt een fijne relatie.
I genuinely wish her a good relationship.
Soms moet je jezelf ook rust gunnen.
Sometimes you also have to allow yourself some rest.