Elk mens verdient respect en waardigheid in onze samenleving.
English: Every human being deserves respect and dignity in our society.
wezen /ʋˈeːzən/ · noun · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "being".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- being
- Translation
- wezen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article information is not stored for this word.
| Dictionary form | wezen |
|---|---|
| Regular/likely plural | wezens |
| Diminutive | wezentje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + wezen
- Examples
- Dit is wezen.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Vreemde wezens verschenen in de dromen die ze elke nacht had.
English: Strange beings appeared in the dreams she had every night.
Ze is vriendelijk en heeft een heel vrijgevig hart.
English: She is a kind being with a very generous heart.
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