No. 7,343 in Dutch
bijdehande
"Bijdehande" means "smart-alecky" or "quick-witted" (often in a cheeky or assertive way).
In a sentence
Ze is erg bijdehand en weet altijd het antwoord.
She is very quick-witted and always knows the answer.
In this sentence, 'bijdehand' is used to describe someone who is smart, clever, or quick-thinking.
Zijn bijdehande opmerking bracht iedereen aan het lachen.
His cheeky comment made everyone laugh.
Here, 'bijdehand' is applied to a remark or comment, suggesting it is sharp, witty, or potentially cheeky.
Ik hou wel van een bijdehande aanpak, het stimuleert creativiteit.
I appreciate a proactive approach, it encourages creativity.
In this sentence, 'bijdehande' expresses the idea of being proactive or resourceful in an approach or method.
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