teder
tender; gentle
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈteː.dər/
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Cultural Note
'Teder' is a delicate, poetic word used to describe gentle affection. It appears often in Dutch love songs and literature. While less common in everyday speech than 'lief' or 'zacht', it carries a unique emotional weight that elevates romantic expression.
📝 Example Sentences
Hij gaf haar een tedere blik.
He gave her a tender look.
Het was een teder moment tussen hen.
It was a tender moment between them.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | teder |
| inflected | tedere |
| comparative | tederder |
| superlative | meest teder |