This is the 4573rd most frequent Dutch word.
destiny
Destiny (Dutch: "lot" or "noodlot") refers to the predetermined course of events beyond human control.
The word 'lotsbestemming' here refers to a predetermined or inevitable path that one's life takes, emphasizing an artistic journey.
Het was zijn lotsbestemming om kunstenaar te worden.
It was his destiny to become an artist.
In this sentence, 'lot' refers to one's control over their own future and the choices they make.
We hebben het in onze handen om ons eigen lot te bepalen.
We have it in our hands to determine our own destiny.
Here, 'bestemming' can be interpreted as one's fate or endpoint, sometimes connoting a sense of mystery or forthcoming events.