Zorgen
Example: Ik maak me zorgen over de toekomst van onze kinderen.
Definition
"Zorgen" means to worry or be concerned about something or someone, often involving feelings of anxiety or care. For example, in the phrase 'Ik maak me zorgen over de toekomst van onze kinderen,' it expresses concern about the future of our children.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "zorgen" comes from the Middle Dutch word of the same spelling, which in turn originates from the Old High German 'sorga,' meaning care or worry. Did you know that the concept of care and worry has been embedded in the word for centuries, showing how essential these feelings have been in human experience?
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"Zorgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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