No. 8,512 in Dutch
herdenken
"Herdenken" means "to commemorate" in English.
In a sentence
Wij herdenken vandaag de slachtoffers van de oorlog.
Today we commemorate the victims of the war.
In this sentence, 'herdenken' is used in the sense of solemnly remembering or honoring individuals who have passed, often under tragic circumstances or during historic events.
Op deze dag herdenken we onze onafhankelijkheid.
On this day, we commemorate our independence.
Here, 'herdenken' reflects the act of celebrating or recalling historical milestones in a reflective manner, emphasizing cultural or national pride.
Laten we een moment nemen om de vervlogen tijden te herdenken.
Let us take a moment to reflect upon times past.
In this instance, 'herdenken' is used poetically to suggest reminiscing or honoring memories from the past, including those of a personal or philosophical nature.
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