This is the 5671st most frequent Dutch word.
moonen
The Dutch word "moonen" is not a standard or commonly recognized term in the Dutch language.
The word 'moonen' here is used to describe someone looking dreamily or gazing at something, particularly the moon.
Hij zat te moonen naar de maan.
He was gazing at the moon.
'Moonen' in this context connotes daydreaming or becoming lost in thought.
Tijdens de les begon hij te moonen, denkend aan zijn vakantie.
During the class, he started daydreaming, thinking about his vacation.
Here, 'moonen' is employed metaphorically to describe a contemplative or focused gaze, particularly towards the moon.