No. 1,283 in Dutch
gerust
Calm, reassured.
In a sentence
Ik maakte hem gerust.
I reassured him.
The word 'gerust' is used as part of the verb 'gerust maken', meaning 'to reassure' or 'to make someone feel at ease', describing the action of alleviating someone's concerns.
Je kunt gerust die taak overnemen.
You can certainly take over that task.
Here, 'gerust' is used as an adverbial phrase, implying 'certainly' or 'without worry', suggesting that there are no problems or restrictions associated with the action.
Hij leeft heel erg gerust.
He lives very peacefully.
In this sentence, 'gerust' functions as an adjective, describing a state of peacefulness or a life without stress or worries.
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