vergeven

to forgive

Intermediate Verb

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Pronunciation

/vərˈɣeːvə(n)/

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Cultural Note

Vergeven is a strong verb used in both everyday and religious contexts. 'Vergeven en vergeten' (forgive and forget) is a common Dutch expression about moving on from conflicts.

📝 Example Sentences

Kun je me vergeven?

Can you forgive me?

Ik heb hem allang vergeven.

I forgave him a long time ago.

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sorry; apology

Phrase

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to apologize

Verb

verzoenen

to reconcile, to make up

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