Kwetsbaar
Example: In een kwetsbaar moment toonde hij zijn ware gevoelens.
Definition
"Kwetsbaar" describes a state of being easily hurt, damaged, or emotionally sensitive. It often refers to moments or people who show vulnerability, openness, or susceptibility to harm, as in the phrase 'In een kwetsbaar moment toonde hij zijn ware gevoelens,' meaning showing true feelings in a delicate moment.
Etymology
The word "kwetsbaar" comes from the Dutch root 'kwetsen,' meaning to hurt or wound, combined with the suffix '-baar,' indicating capability. So, "kwetsbaar" literally means 'capable of being hurt.' Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'wound' through Germanic origins?
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"Kwetsbaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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