This is the 7121st most frequent Dutch word.
bandwagon
The Dutch word "bandwagon" is directly borrowed from English and means "a popular activity or trend that many people join or support."
Here, 'bandwagon' is used metaphorically to describe a trend or popular movement that many individuals decide to support or follow.
Veel mensen springen tegenwoordig op de duurzaamheidsbandwagon.
Many people nowadays are hopping on the sustainability bandwagon.
In this sentence, 'bandwagon' implies the group or trend that people tend to follow without critical thinking, emphasizing individuality by choosing to act differently.
Ze wilde niet gewoon de bandwagon volgen, dus bedacht ze haar eigen aanpak.
She did not want to just follow the bandwagon, so she came up with her own approach.
In this usage, 'bandwagon' refers to the movement or idea gaining widespread support, showcasing how individuals might attempt to associate with popular ideas for personal or professional benefit.