This is the 7177th most frequent Dutch word.
behagen
"Behagen" means "to please" or "to delight" in English.
Here, 'behagen' is used to mean 'to please,' referring to the act of making others feel satisfied or pleased.
Zij weet hoe zij anderen kan behagen met haar vriendelijke houding.
She knows how to please others with her friendly attitude.
Again, 'behagen' means 'to please,' but it implies doing so as a primary focus or intention.
Zijn gedrag is erop gericht iedereen te behagen, vaak ten koste van zichzelf.
His behavior is aimed at pleasing everyone, often at his own expense.
The use of 'behagen' emphasizes the challenge of appealing to everyone's preferences.