This is the 1982nd most frequent Dutch word.
betreden
To enter or set foot on.
The word 'betreden' is used here in its literal sense, meaning 'to enter' or 'to go into', often implying formal or restricted access.
Wij mogen deze ruimte niet betreden.
We are not allowed to enter this area.
In this context, 'betreden' indicates the act of stepping onto or entering a specific place, namely the stage, often used for figurative or ceremonial acts.
Hij betrad het podium met veel zelfvertrouwen.
He entered the stage with much confidence.
Here, 'betreden' is used as a gerundive verb form ('het betreden'), signaling the action abstractly, representing the act of entering as a concept or procedure.