Voortgaan
Example: We moeten voortgaan met ons project ondanks de tegenslagen.
Definition
"Voortgaan" means to continue or proceed with an action or process, often despite obstacles or interruptions. For example, in the sentence "We moeten voortgaan met ons project ondanks de tegenslagen," it implies persevering and moving forward with the project regardless of setbacks.
Etymology
The Dutch word "voortgaan" is a compound of "voor," meaning 'forward,' and "gaan," meaning 'to go.' It literally translates to 'go forward.' This combination highlights the action of moving ahead or continuing, reflecting its clear and direct origin in Dutch language structure.
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"Voortgaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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