geprezen

Geprezen is the past participle of the Dutch verb prezen, which means to praise or commend. It is used mainly as an adjective or as part of compound tenses, such as in perfect and passive constructions. The participle agrees with the noun it describes, for example: de geprezen kunstenaar, een geprezen verslag.

In contemporary Dutch, geprezen often denotes that someone or something has received praise or recognition. It can appear in sentences like hij is geprezen door velen (he has been praised by many) or de geprezen schrijver kreeg een prijs (the celebrated/well-praised writer received a prize). In everyday use it conveys a state of favor or high regard.

Religious and literary contexts frequently employ geprezen in a more archaic or liturgical sense. A common phrase is Geprezen zij de Heer, meaning Blessed be the Lord, which reflects traditional biblical phrasing and is still encountered in religious texts and hymns.

Form and etymology notes: Geprezen is formed from the base verb prezen with the ge- prefix and the -en suffix used for past participles in Dutch. The verb prezen itself derives from older Dutch forms and has cognates in related Germanic languages, reflecting a long-standing role in Dutch prose and poetry. Beyond its literal meaning, geprezen is often used to convey esteem, reverence, or public recognition for people, works, or institutions.