No. 1,930 in Dutch
aangaan
"To engage in," "to concern," or "to enter into."
In a sentence
Hij besloot de uitdaging aan te gaan.
He decided to take on the challenge.
Aangaan here means to start or undertake something, effectively engaging in an action or commitment.
Onze relatie is iets waar ik volledig in wil aangaan.
Our relationship is something I want to fully commit to.
Aangaan in this context expresses committing to or investing oneself fully in a relationship or situation.
Het is belangrijk om de discussie over dit onderwerp aan te gaan.
It is important to engage in the discussion about this topic.
Here, aangaan means to actively participate or engage in a conversation or exchange of ideas.
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