Voortgaan
Example: We moeten voortgaan met het 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 phrase 'We moeten voortgaan met het project ondanks de tegenslagen,' it means we must keep moving forward with the project despite setbacks.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "voortgaan" comes from the combination of "voort," meaning 'forward,' and "gaan," meaning 'to go.' It literally means 'to go forward.' This compound reflects a straightforward sense of continuing or advancing. Did you know? The idea of 'going forward' is a common metaphor for persistence in many languages.
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"Voortgaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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