huilen
Huilen is a Dutch verb meaning to cry or weep, typically describing the act of shedding tears in response to sadness, pain, fear, or strong emotion. The term is most commonly used for people; in literary or figurative contexts it may be applied more broadly. Huilen can express both immediate crying and more prolonged emotional displays, and it is often accompanied by sound and facial expressions.
In terms of grammar, huilen is a regular verb with the following forms. Infinitive: huilen. Present tense:
Common uses and examples include: Het kindje huilt. Ze huilt om haar verlies. Hij huilt van verdriet.
Notes: huilen is vooral direct en concreet; in gesproken taal kan het worden versterkt met bijwoorden zoals