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sadness in Dutch

sadness in Dutch is verdriet, droefenis — sadness means the state of feeling sad; sorrow.

sadness in Dutch

verdriet
noun
(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.
droefenis
noun
(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.

What does "sadness" mean?

  1. noun The state of feeling sad; sorrow.
    "He felt a quiet sadness as he packed up his childhood bedroom."
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sadness in a sentence

  • He felt a quiet sadness as he packed up his childhood bedroom.
  • The compassion to yourself comes in validating the feelings your inner child is having –– the stress, fear, anger or sadness — and make adult decisions about the best way to move forward, Lev said.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sadness" in Dutch?
"sadness" in Dutch is verdriet, droefenis. sadness means: The state of feeling sad; sorrow.
How do you use "sadness" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt a quiet sadness as he packed up his childhood bedroom." In Dutch, "sadness" is verdriet, droefenis.
Are there other ways to say "sadness" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "sadness": verdriet, droefenis.
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