hartstochtelijk
passionate; ardent
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɦɑrtˈstɔx.tə.lək/
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Cultural Note
'Hartstochtelijk' is a powerful, literary word that conveys deep intensity. It is derived from 'hartstocht' (passion) and is often used in romantic novels and poetry. In spoken Dutch, 'gepassioneerd' (from French) is sometimes preferred as a less dramatic alternative.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze kusten elkaar hartstochtelijk.
They kissed each other passionately.
Het was een hartstochtelijke liefdesbrief.
It was a passionate love letter.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | hartstochtelijk |
| inflected | hartstochtelijke |
| comparative | hartstochtelijker |
| superlative | meest hartstochtelijk |