This is the 3794th most frequent Dutch word.
tuurde
"Tuurde" is the past tense of "turen," meaning "stared" or "gazed" in English.
In this sentence, 'tuurde' describes the action of intently looking or gazing.
Hij tuurde door de telescoop naar de sterren.
He gazed through the telescope at the stars.
Here, 'tuurde' indicates contemplation or deep thought while looking.
Ze tuurde uit het raam, denkend aan vroeger.
She stared out the window, reminiscing about the past.
In this usage, 'tuurde' conveys a concentrated observation or searching gaze.