This is the 8300th most frequent Dutch word.
gesist
"Hissed" (made a sharp, sibilant sound).
In this sentence, 'gesist' describes the act of producing a hissing sound to catch attention or imply disapproval.
De docent siste om stilte in de klas te vragen.
The teacher hissed to ask for silence in the classroom.
Here, 'gesist' refers to the hissing sound made by a snake as a reaction to perceived danger.
De slang siste toen hij zich bedreigd voelde.
The snake hissed when it felt threatened.
In this example, 'gesist' illustrates speaking in a low, sharp voice to express urgency or command quietly.