Instappen
Example: We moeten snel instappen voordat de trein vertrekt.
Definition
"Instappen" means to get on or board a vehicle, such as a train, bus, or car. It involves entering or stepping into the vehicle, typically before it starts moving. For example, 'We moeten snel instappen voordat de trein vertrekt' means 'We must quickly get on before the train leaves.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "instappen" comes from the combination of 'in' meaning 'in' or 'into' and 'stappen' meaning 'to step.' It literally means 'to step in,' clearly describing the action of entering a vehicle. Did you know that 'stappen' itself is related to the English word 'step'? This simple compound perfectly captures the physical act of getting into something.
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"Instappen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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