toegewijd

Toegewijd is a Dutch adjective meaning devoted or dedicated. It describes a person who shows strong commitment to a task, cause, or relationship, or a practice or approach characterized by sustained effort and focus. The term often carries a positive connotation, implying diligence and loyalty.

Etymology and grammar: Toegewijd is formed from the verb wijden (to consecrate or dedicate) with the prefix toe-, yielding the sense of directed devotion. The base participle gewijd comes from wijden, and toe- adds the nuance of being oriented toward something. It can be used predicatively or attributively, and agrees with the noun it modifies: een toegewijde arts, toegewijd personeel, toegewijd aan iemand or aan een zaak.

Usage: Common collocations include the phrase toegewijd aan, followed by a noun, e.g., toegewijd aan haar studie or toegewijd aan de zaak. The related noun is toewijding (devotion, dedication). In English, toegewijd is typically translated as devoted or dedicated. Dutch synonyms that may be used in similar contexts include gedreven, toegewijd, loyaal, and, depending on nuance, vastberaden.

See also: toewijding; toegewijde as a noun-adjective form; usage notes: while generally positive, overuse in corporate or sentimental contexts can sound formulaic.