Aanpakken
Example: We moeten het probleem samen aanpakken voor een oplossing.
Definition
"Aanpakken" means to deal with or tackle a problem or task directly and actively. It involves taking steps or actions to address an issue or challenge, often with a sense of determination and cooperation, as in 'We moeten het probleem samen aanpakken voor een oplossing.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "aanpakken" comes from the combination of 'aan,' meaning 'at' or 'on,' and 'pakken,' meaning 'to grab' or 'to take.' Together, it literally means 'to grab onto' something, reflecting the idea of actively seizing or addressing a matter. Did you know this word figuratively captures the proactive spirit of handling challenges head-on?
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"Aanpakken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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