Gaan
Example: Wij gaan naar de winkel om boodschappen te doen.
Definition
"Gaan" is a Dutch verb meaning to move or travel from one place to another, often implying intention or future action. For example, in the phrase "Wij gaan naar de winkel om boodschappen te doen," it means we are going to the store to do shopping.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "gaan" originates from the Old Dutch word "gān," which stems from the Proto-Germanic *gāną meaning to go or walk. Did you know? This root is related to similar words in English like "go" and German "gehen," reflecting a common ancient origin.
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"Gaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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