Slagen
Example: Ik hoop dat ik voor het examen slaag.
Definition
"Slagen" is a Dutch verb meaning to succeed or pass, especially in the context of exams or challenges. For example, 'Ik hoop dat ik voor het examen slaag' means 'I hope that I pass the exam.' It refers to achieving a goal or meeting a required standard.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "slagen" comes from the Middle Dutch word "slagen," which meant to strike or hit, related to the Old High German "slahan." Over time, it evolved to mean succeeding or achieving something, possibly from the idea of 'striking' a target or goal. Did you know that the shift from 'hitting' to 'succeeding' shows how language can creatively adapt physical actions into abstract concepts.
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"Slagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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