Dutch Word · Intermediate
medegevoel
compassion, sympathy, fellow-feeling
Pronunciation: say medegevoel
Meaning
compassion, sympathy, fellow-feeling
Example
Ik heb medegevoel met ieder voelend wezen en zijn kwelling kwelt, hun verkwikking verkwikt ook mij: doden kan ik hen, martelen niet.
I have a fellow-feeling with every feeling being, and their torment torments, their refreshment refreshes me too; I can kill them, not torture them.
Practice tips
- Practice medegevoel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.