This is the 3364th most frequent Dutch word.
koestert
"Koestert" means "cherishes" in English.
In this sentence, 'koestert' is used to describe the act of cherishing or holding dear intangible things like memories.
Hij koestert warme herinneringen aan zijn jeugd.
He cherishes warm memories of his youth.
Here, 'koestert' signifies the act of treating something tenderly and affectionately, typically in a physical and emotional sense.
De moeder koestert haar pasgeboren baby met liefde.
The mother cherishes her newborn baby with love.
In this use, 'koestert' conveys the nurturing or holding onto an emotion or abstract idea like hope.