Zorgen
Example: Ik maak me zorgen over de toekomst van onze kinderen.
Definition
"Zorgen" means to worry or feel concerned about something, often involving thoughts about potential problems or dangers. For example, in the phrase 'Ik maak me zorgen over de toekomst van onze kinderen,' it expresses concern for the future of the children.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "zorgen" comes from the Middle Dutch word of the same spelling, which is related to the Old High German 'sorga,' meaning care or worry. Did you know? Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic *sorgō, which also influenced the English word 'sorrow.'
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"Zorgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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