This is the 7908th most frequent Dutch word.
dwergen
"Dwergen" in English means "dwarfs" or "dwarves."
In this sentence, 'dwergen' is used to refer to a group of mythical small humanoid beings typically found in folklore, and it is the plural form of 'dwerg'.
De groep dwergen woonde diep in het bos.
The group of dwarfs lived deep in the forest.
Here, 'dwergen' is used as a verb in a narrative context, which metaphorically means 'to be overshadowed by or appear smaller in comparison to'.
In het verhaal dwergen de personages voor de grote uitdaging.
In the story, the characters are dwarfed by the great challenge.
In this context, 'dwergen' is still functional as a verb and is used literally to describe the act of overshadowing or making something appear smaller.