No. 7,742 in Dutch
deugddoend
"Deugddoend" means "soothing" or "refreshing" in English.
In a sentence
Een wandeling in het bos is altijd deugddoend.
A walk in the forest is always refreshing.
In this sentence, 'deugddoend' is used to describe something that provides relief or enjoyment.
Deugddoend is het gevoel na een goede nachtrust.
Refreshing is the feeling after a good night's sleep.
Here, 'deugddoend' conveys the sense of positive impact or beneficial effect of an action.
Een zonnestraal op een koude dag voelt zo deugddoend aan.
A ray of sunshine on a cold day feels so comforting.
The sentence uses 'deugddoend' to emphasize the comforting and soothing nature of a minor pleasant event.
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