This is the 7181st most frequent Dutch word.
behoeden
"Behoeden" means "to protect" or "to safeguard."
The word 'behoeden' is used to mean 'protect' or 'safeguard' someone from harm.
Ik moet mijn kinderen behoeden voor gevaar.
I must protect my children from danger.
Here 'behoeden' denotes the act of preventing someone from making a mistake or experiencing a negative outcome.
Het is belangrijk om mensen te behoeden voor verkeerde keuzes.
It is important to prevent people from making wrong choices.
In this sentence, 'behoeden' refers to the action of shielding or protecting someone from a harmful situation or physical ailment.