This is the 7809th most frequent Dutch word.
dolende
"Wandering" or "straying."
Here, 'dolende' is used to describe someone who is wandering or lost.
De dolende reiziger vond uiteindelijk de juiste weg.
The wandering traveler eventually found the right path.
In this sentence, 'dolende' characterizes a soul that is restless or spiritually searching.
Het verhaal beschrijft een dolende ziel op zoek naar vrede.
The story depicts a wandering soul in search of peace.
In this usage, 'dolende' metaphorically expresses a sense of being overwhelmed or lost in a complex situation.