No. 2,196 in Dutch
medelijden
Compassion or pity.
In a sentence
Ik voel medelijden met de zwerfhonden in de stad.
I feel compassion for the stray dogs in the city.
The word 'medelijden' here represents a feeling of pity or compassion towards a group in need or distress.
Zij toonde medelijden voor hem toen hij in moeilijke tijden verkeerde.
She showed sympathy for him when he was going through difficult times.
The word 'medelijden' is used here to express an active demonstration of compassion towards someone experiencing hardship.
Hij wilde geen medelijden, alleen respect.
He didn’t want pity, only respect.
The term 'medelijden' is used negatively here, indicating an unwanted response involving pity rather than understanding or respect.
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