This is the 7869th most frequent Dutch word.
dreigden
"Threatened."
In this sentence, 'dreigden' is used to indicate an implicit intent to take action under a contingency, demonstrating its use in formal speech.
Ze dreigden het evenement af te gelasten als het weer niet verbeterde.
They threatened to cancel the event if the weather did not improve.
Here, 'dreigden' metaphorically represents the imminent likelihood of rain, showing its descriptive capability in atmospheric conditions.
De donkere wolken dreigden regen te brengen.
The dark clouds threatened to bring rain.
In this example, 'dreigden' is applied in a playful context, illustrating its flexibility and range of application.