bedoel

bedoel

"Bedoel" means "mean" or "intend."

In this sentence, 'bedoel' is used to ask for clarification or the specific meaning of someone's comment.

Wat bedoel je met je vorige opmerking?

What do you mean by your previous comment?

Here, 'bedoel' is employed to express the speaker's intention or the message they want to convey.

Ik bedoel dat we morgen vroeg vertrekken.

I mean that we are leaving early tomorrow.

In this example, 'bedoel' in the past tense indicates the intended meaning behind someone's words or behavior.

Ze bedoelde dat als een compliment, niet als kritiek.

She meant that as a compliment, not as criticism.