This is the 7252nd most frequent Dutch word.
beschouwen
To consider or regard.
In this sentence, 'beschouw' is used to mean 'to consider,' indicating a personal judgment or perspective.
Ik beschouw haar als een goede vriendin.
I consider her a good friend.
Here, 'beschouwd' is a passive form meaning 'was regarded,' showing the collective opinion or evaluation of a group.
Haar voorstel werd als onpraktisch beschouwd door het team.
Her proposal was regarded as impractical by the team.
In this context, 'beschouwen' is used to mean 'to reflect or deliberate,' emphasizing personal contemplation or thought.