This is the 2947th most frequent Dutch word.
bedoelingen
Intentions.
The word 'bedoelingen' is used here to refer to 'intentions' or 'purposes', highlighting someone's goals or aims.
Zijn bedoelingen waren nobel, maar hij maakte fouten in zijn uitvoering.
His intentions were noble, but he made mistakes in his execution.
In this sentence, 'bedoelingen' indicates the plans or aims someone has towards accomplishing something specific.
Wat zijn je bedoelingen met dit project?
What are your intentions with this project?
Here, 'bedoelingen' is used to express skepticism regarding the motives or reasons driving someone's actions.