Kwijnen
Kwijnen is a Dutch verb that describes a gradual decline in health or vitality, often leading to weakness and emaciation. It can refer to people, animals, or even plants. The term implies a slow wasting away, a loss of strength, and a general state of unwellness without a sudden or acute cause.
When a person is said to be "kwijnen," it suggests they are not actively sick with a
The word often carries a sense of quiet suffering or a passive deterioration. It's not typically used