No. 8,611 in Dutch
hulpeloosheid
Helplessness.
In a sentence
De hulpeloosheid van het dier was duidelijk te zien toen het vastzat.
The helplessness of the animal was clearly visible when it was stuck.
Here, 'hulpeloosheid' refers to the state of being unable to help oneself or lacking the ability to escape a situation, particularly highlighting a sense of vulnerability.
Ze voelde hulpeloosheid toen ze het probleem niet kon oplossen.
She felt helplessness when she couldn't solve the problem.
In this context, 'hulpeloosheid' describes an emotional state of despair or inadequacy due to an inability to find a solution or way forward in a challenging situation.
De hulpeloosheid van de situatie dwong hem om hulp van anderen te zoeken.
The helplessness of the situation forced him to seek help from others.
In this sentence, 'hulpeloosheid' conveys the nature of a scenario that leaves an individual no choice but to rely on external support, emphasizing dependency and lack of control.
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