Verdergaan
Example: We moeten verdergaan met ons project ondanks de tegenslagen.
Definition
"Verdergaan" means to continue moving forward or to proceed with an action or process, especially after an interruption or obstacle. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten verdergaan met ons project ondanks de tegenslagen,' it suggests persisting with the project despite setbacks.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verdergaan" combines 'verder,' meaning 'further,' and 'gaan,' meaning 'to go.' It literally means 'to go further,' reflecting the idea of continuing or moving onward. Did you know that this straightforward combination perfectly captures the essence of perseverance in Dutch?
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"Verdergaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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