This is the 7152nd most frequent Dutch word.
bedoelen
To mean.
In this question, 'bedoelen' is used to clarify the intention or meaning of the listener's statement.
Wat bedoel je precies met deze opmerking?
What exactly do you mean by this remark?
Here, 'bedoelen' expresses what the speaker intended to convey with his advice.
Hij bedoelde dat het beter zou zijn om morgen te gaan.
He meant that it would be better to go tomorrow.
In this context, 'bedoelen' is employed to clarify or emphasize the speaker's intention regarding the statement.