Word
De zorg voor de baby is zwaar.
Meaning
The care for the baby is heavy.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of De zorg voor de baby is zwaar.
zwaar
heavy / severe (of a punishment) / tough, hard
voor
for (on behalf of)
de baby
the baby
de zorg
the care; the worry
Questions & Answers about De zorg voor de baby is zwaar.
Why does it say zwaar (heavy) instead of a word like moeilijk (difficult)?
In Dutch, zwaar literally means heavy, but it is very commonly used to describe tasks, periods, or situations that are physically or emotionally demanding, exhausting, or tough. Caring for a baby is seen as an exhausting task in this sense, so zwaar fits perfectly.
Is zorg related to the verb zorgen?
Yes! Zorgen is the verb meaning to care or to provide, and de zorg is the noun form, meaning the care. Just like the verb often uses the preposition voor (zorgen voor means to take care of), the noun does too (de zorg voor means the care for).
Can zorg also mean worry?
Yes, it can! The plural form zorgen often means worries. For example, maak je geen zorgen means don't worry. But in the singular form used in this sentence, de zorg, it usually refers to care, caregiving, or healthcare.
Why is the word baby a de-word instead of a het-word like kind (child)?