No. 3,740 in Dutch
sympathie
Sympathie: A feeling of liking or affection toward someone or something.
In a sentence
Ik voel veel sympathie voor mensen die zich inzetten voor het milieu.
I feel much sympathy for people who dedicate themselves to the environment.
In this sentence, 'sympathie' is used to express a feeling of respect and support towards another's actions or values.
De demonstranten kregen veel sympathie van voorbijgangers.
The demonstrators received a lot of sympathy from passersby.
Here, 'sympathie' is applied to indicate an abstract sense of approval or shared sentiment from others towards someone's cause or perspective.
Haar persoonlijke verhaal wekte sympathie bij het publiek.
Her personal story evoked sympathy among the audience.
In this context, 'sympathie' refers to emotional resonance and understanding elicited in others due to someone's experiences or expressions.
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