This is the 3001st most frequent Dutch word.
bidden
To pray.
In this example, 'bidden' is used in its fundamental sense to mean 'to pray' or 'to address a divine entity in prayer.'
Ik bid elke dag voor vrede.
I pray every day for peace.
Here, 'bidden' is used in the context of a group activity involving spiritual or religious prayer.
De monniken hebben gezamenlijk gebeden.
The monks have prayed together.
In this case, 'bidden' is used in a formal, ceremonial context where individuals collectively engage in prayer.