No. 7,121 in Dutch
bandwagon
The Dutch word "bandwagon" is directly borrowed from English and means "a popular activity or trend that many people join or support."
In a sentence
Veel mensen springen tegenwoordig op de duurzaamheidsbandwagon.
Many people nowadays are hopping on the sustainability bandwagon.
Here, 'bandwagon' is used metaphorically to describe a trend or popular movement that many individuals decide to support or follow.
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 sentence, 'bandwagon' implies the group or trend that people tend to follow without critical thinking, emphasizing individuality by choosing to act differently.
De politieke kandidaat probeerde de bandwagon van sociale rechtvaardigheid aan te grijpen.
The political candidate tried to jump on the social justice bandwagon.
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.
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