This is the 4560th most frequent Dutch word.
dementie
"Dementie" in Dutch means "dementia," a condition involving a decline in cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, and reasoning.
Here, 'dementie' is used as a noun to describe the medical condition.
Dementie is een ziekte die het geheugen aantast.
Dementia is a disease that affects the memory.
In this sentence, 'dementie' is used to refer to the diagnosis affecting a specific individual.
Mijn oma leeft met dementie en heeft daardoor veel steun nodig.
My grandmother lives with dementia and therefore needs a lot of support.
Here, 'dementie' is used to indicate the general concept encompassing multiple related conditions.