This is the 5591st most frequent Dutch word.
mededogen
Compassion.
In this sentence, 'mededogen' is used to express compassion and empathy, indicating a caring sentiment towards others.
Haar mededogen voor de kinderen maakte haar geliefd.
Her compassion for the children made her loved.
Here, 'mededogen' is employed to refer to its absence, highlighting the emotional tone in context of deficiency of empathy and its effect on behavior.
Zijn gebrek aan mededogen maakte hem hardvochtig.
His lack of compassion made him cruel.
In this statement, 'mededogen' is considered in a general and abstract sense, emphasizing its beneficial role in interactions and connections among people.