No. 4,292 in Dutch
blessed
The Dutch word "blessed" translates to "gezegend" in English, meaning "favored by divine grace or happiness."
In a sentence
Ik voel me gezegend met zo'n geweldige familie.
I feel blessed with such a wonderful family.
Here, 'blessed' refers to feeling grateful or fortunate for having something positive, in this case, a great family.
Hij werd gezegend door de priester in de kerk.
He was blessed by the priest in the church.
In this context, 'blessed' describes a formal religious act where a priest bestows blessings upon someone.
Ze hebben ons gezegend met hun aanwezigheid op het feest.
They blessed us with their presence at the party.
Here, 'blessed' metaphorically indicates gifting or honoring others by being present, showing appreciation.
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