No. 2,884 in Dutch
aanspreekt
"Addresses" or "speaks to."
In a sentence
De docent spreekt de leerling aan om hem hulp aan te bieden.
The teacher addresses the student to offer him help.
In this sentence, 'aanspreekt' refers to the act of initiating a conversation or addressing someone directly.
Het verhaal dat je vertelde spreekt echt tot mijn verbeelding.
The story you told really appeals to my imagination.
Here, 'aanspreekt' is used metaphorically to indicate that something appeals to a person's feelings or interests.
Wanneer je iemand aanspreekt, is het belangrijk beleefd te zijn.
When you address someone, it is important to be polite.
In this general statement, 'aanspreekt' demonstrates the importance of showing politeness when directly speaking to someone.
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