No. 8,493 in Dutch
heengezonden
"Sent away" or "dismissed."
In a sentence
Hij werd wegens ziekte heengezonden.
He was sent away due to illness.
Here, "heengezonden" is used to indicate that someone was sent away, in this case due to a specific reason, emphasizing the formal or decisive nature of the action.
De vergadering is beëindigd, en iedereen werd heengezonden.
The meeting was concluded, and everyone was sent away.
In this example, "heengezonden" refers to the formal dispersal of attendees after the meeting ended, indicating the action of sending participants away.
Na de ceremonie werden de gasten heengezonden.
After the ceremony, the guests were sent away.
Here, "heengezonden" suggests the polite or official sending off of guests after an event, indicating proper etiquette or organization.
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