No. 3,925 in Dutch
vreesde
"Vreesde" means "feared" in English.
In a sentence
Hij vreesde dat het morgen zou regenen.
He feared that it would rain tomorrow.
The word 'vreesde' is used as the past tense of the verb 'vrezen', indicating an emotion of fear regarding a future possibility.
Zij vreesde voor de gezondheid van haar kat.
She feared for the health of her cat.
Here, 'vreesde' expresses concern or worry for someone's well-being in the past.
De organisatie vreesde een daling in inkomsten.
The organization feared a decrease in revenue.
In this context, 'vreesde' conveys apprehension or concern regarding a potential negative event.
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