This is the 1941st most frequent Dutch word.
aanvragen
"To request" or "to apply for."
Here, 'aanvragen' is used to indicate the act of formally applying for an official document, emphasizing the procedural action involved.
Ik moet een nieuw paspoort aanvragen.
I need to apply for a new passport.
In this example, 'aanvragen' refers to formally requesting financial assistance, demonstrating the formal nature and intent of the action.
Hij heeft een lening aangevraagd bij de bank.
He has applied for a loan at the bank.
This sentence illustrates 'aanvragen' as a request for someone else to perform the formal application process, highlighting delegation.