sterkte
stay strong, strength (well-wish)
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
ˈstɛrktə
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Cultural Note
'Sterkte' is a uniquely Dutch well-wish used when someone faces a difficult situation — illness, loss, a hard exam, or a tough day. It's warmer than 'succes' and implies empathy. It has no exact English equivalent but is somewhere between 'hang in there' and 'I'm thinking of you.'
📝 Example Sentences
Sterkte met alles.
Stay strong with everything.
Heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd.
Lots of strength during this difficult time.
Sterkte morgen bij de tandarts!
Good luck/stay strong at the dentist tomorrow!