Dutch Word of the Day
gezelschap
/ge-ZEL-schap/ • noun — 1st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: company or companionship
Examples
- Ik geniet van het gezelschap van mijn vrienden.
(I enjoy the company of my friends.) - Ze voelt zich gelukkig in het gezelschap van haar familie.
(She feels happy in the company of her family.) - Het gezelschap was erg gezellig tijdens het diner.
(The company was very pleasant during the dinner.)
Synonyms
- samenleving
- compagnie
This word is commonly used to refer to the presence or companionship of others, especially in social contexts.
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