verdriet
sadness, sorrow, grief
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/vərˈdrit/
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Cultural Note
Verdriet is the everyday Dutch word for sadness and grief. The Dutch generally value emotional openness, and expressing verdriet is considered healthy rather than weak. The verb form 'verdrieten' (to grieve) is archaic but still appears in literature.
📝 Example Sentences
Het verdriet om zijn vertrek was groot.
The sorrow over his departure was great.
Ze probeerde haar verdriet te verbergen.
She tried to hide her sadness.
Verdriet hoort ook bij het leven.
Sadness is also part of life.