No. 7,816 in German
hegne
"Hegne" means "to protect," "to guard," or "to nurture" in English.
In a sentence
Ich hegne tiefe Zuneigung zu meiner Familie.
I cherish deep affection for my family.
Here, "hegne" is used in its general meaning as 'to cherish' or 'to harbour' sentiments, conveying a strong and positive emotional connection.
Er hegte Zweifel an der Echtheit des Gemäldes.
He harboured doubts about the authenticity of the painting.
"Hegte" as the past tense form of "hegne" is used metaphorically to indicate that someone 'harbors' or 'holds' feelings or thoughts—here, doubt.
Die Gärtnerin hegt ihre Pflanzen mit großer Sorgfalt.
The gardener tends to her plants with great care.
The verb "hegt" denotes tending to or nurturing something, exemplifying care in the context of gardening.
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