This is the 6881st most frequent Dutch word.
aasde
The Dutch word "aasde" is the past tense of "azen," meaning "to crave" or "to set one's sights on."
The word 'aasde' is used here as the verb referring to the action of putting bait on a fishing rod.
De visser aasde zijn hengel om meer vis te vangen.
The fisherman baited his fishing rod to catch more fish.
In this sentence, 'aasde' conveys the sense of stalking or preparing to catch prey, similar to a predatory action.
De kat aasde op het vogeltje in de tuin.
The cat was preying on the little bird in the garden.
Here, 'aasde' is used metaphorically to mean seeking or coveting something, in this case, victory.