This is the 7961st most frequent Dutch word.
empathie
Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
The word 'empathie' is used to denote the general concept of understanding others' emotions.
Empathie helpt ons om anderen beter te begrijpen.
Empathy helps us understand others better.
Here, 'empathie' refers to an individual's ability to connect with and respond emotionally to another's situation.
Ze toonde empathie toen haar vriend verdrietig was.
She showed empathy when her friend was sad.
In this sentence, 'empathie' is described as a skill or tool that can be applied in interpersonal situations.