huilen
to cry, to weep
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɦœy̯.lən/
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Cultural Note
Dutch culture increasingly accepts huilen as a healthy emotional expression for all genders. The phrase 'huilen van het lachen' (crying from laughing) describes laughing so hard you cry. The expression 'niet huilen maar poetsen' (don't cry, just clean up) reflects the pragmatic Dutch attitude of moving forward.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze moest huilen van geluk.
She had to cry from happiness.
Het is oké om te huilen.
It's okay to cry.
De baby huilde de hele nacht.
The baby cried all night.