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contemplation in Dutch

contemplation in Dutch is beschouwing, bespiegeling, contemplatie — contemplation means the act of thinking deeply and quietly about something.

contemplation in Dutch

beschouwing
noun
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
bespiegeling
noun
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
contemplatie
noun
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
overweging
noun
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought

What does "contemplation" mean?

  1. noun The act of thinking deeply and quietly about something.
    "She spent the morning in quiet contemplation."
  2. noun The state of being considered or planned for the future.
    "A merger between the two companies is currently in contemplation."
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contemplation in a sentence

  • She spent the morning in quiet contemplation.
  • A merger between the two companies is currently in contemplation.

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What is "contemplation" in Dutch?

"contemplation" in Dutch is beschouwing, bespiegeling, contemplatie. contemplation means: The act of thinking deeply and quietly about something.

How do you use "contemplation" in a sentence?

Example: "She spent the morning in quiet contemplation." In Dutch, "contemplation" is beschouwing, bespiegeling, contemplatie.

Are there other ways to say "contemplation" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "contemplation": beschouwing, bespiegeling, contemplatie, overweging.

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