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welfare in Dutch

welfare in Dutch is welzijn — welfare means a person's general health, happiness, and safety; well-being.

welfare in Dutch

welzijn
noun
(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

What does "welfare" mean?

  1. noun A person's general health, happiness, and safety; well-being.
    "The teacher was genuinely concerned about the welfare of every student."
  2. noun Government financial assistance given to people in need.
    "After losing his job, he had to apply for welfare to cover rent."
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welfare in a sentence

  • The teacher was genuinely concerned about the welfare of every student.
  • Animal welfare groups campaigned against the new farming methods.
  • After losing his job, he had to apply for welfare to cover rent.

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What is "welfare" in Dutch?

"welfare" in Dutch is welzijn. welfare means: A person's general health, happiness, and safety; well-being.

How do you use "welfare" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher was genuinely concerned about the welfare of every student." In Dutch, "welfare" is welzijn.

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