ontroering
being moved, emotion, touching feeling
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ɔntˈru.rɪŋ/
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Cultural Note
Ontroering describes the state of being deeply moved -- that lump-in-your-throat feeling. Despite their reputation for directness, Dutch people are not afraid of ontroering. Tearful moments during weddings, retirement speeches ('afscheidsredes'), and memorial services are culturally accepted and even expected.
📝 Example Sentences
De ontroering was zichtbaar bij alle aanwezigen.
The emotion was visible in everyone present.
Met ontroering las ze de brief van haar grootmoeder.
Deeply moved, she read her grandmother's letter.
Zijn woorden brachten een golf van ontroering teweeg.
His words brought a wave of emotion.