No. 6,854 in Dutch
aanslaat
"Catches on" or "is successful."
In a sentence
Wanneer de kachel aanslaat, wordt de kamer snel warm.
When the heater turns on, the room quickly warms up.
Here, 'aanslaat' refers to a device turning itself on or starting to operate.
Het nieuwe boek van de schrijver aanslaat bij jongeren.
The new book by the writer becomes popular among young people.
In this context, 'aanslaat' means gaining popularity or being well-received.
De onderzoeksresultaten zullen aanslaan en leiden tot nieuwe oplossingen.
The research results will catch on and lead to new solutions.
Here, 'aanslaat' signifies that an idea or result becomes widely accepted or understood.
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