This is the 7168th most frequent Dutch word.
begane
"Begane" means "ground" or "occurred," depending on context.
In this sentence, "begane" is part of the phrase "begane grond," which means "ground floor." It describes the ground level of a building.
De begane grond van het gebouw is open voor bezoekers.
The ground floor of the building is open to visitors.
Here, "begane" refers to something that has happened or occurred, often meaning 'past.' It is used to describe 'life' (leven) in this context.
Zijn begane leven was vol avontuur en vreugde.
His past life was full of adventure and joy.
In this context, "begane" signifies 'past,' meaning it connects with a time reference, such as 'month' (maand).