This is the 7831st most frequent Dutch word.
doorgehakt
"Doorgehakt" means "chopped through" or "decided" (as in making a decisive choice).
The word 'doorgehakt' is employed to metaphorically describe making a firm decision, likened to cutting through a knot, implying decisiveness and finality.
De knoop werd doorgehakt en de beslissing was gemaakt.
The knot was cut and the decision was made.
Here, 'doorgehakt' shows its literal meaning of chopping or cutting through, highlighting a physical action performed on an object.
Hij heeft de laatste appel doorgesneden en doorgehakt tot kleine stukjes.
He sliced the last apple and chopped it into small pieces.
In this sentence, 'doorgehakt' metaphorically represents resolving a challenging situation, similar to cutting through difficulties and reaching a resolution.