No. 7,257 in Dutch
beseften
To realize or become aware.
In a sentence
Wij beseften de gevolgen van onze beslissing pas later.
We realized the consequences of our decision only later.
Here, 'beseften' is used to indicate the realization or understanding of something, showcasing its typical use to convey the gaining of awareness or perception.
Toen hij het schilderij zag, beseften we wat kunst echt betekent.
When he saw the painting, we realized what art truly means.
In this sentence, 'beseften' helps portray the act of coming to an understanding in a specific moment, often inspired by an event or observation.
Ze beseften dat ze harder moesten werken om hun doelen te bereiken.
They realized that they had to work harder to achieve their goals.
The word 'beseften' is employed to describe the process of realizing a necessity for action or change, demonstrating its reflective and cognitive aspects.
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