No. 2,049 in Dutch
ernaar
"Ernaar" means "to it" or "towards it" in English.
In a sentence
Ik kijk ernaar uit om je weer te zien.
I am looking forward to seeing you again.
In this sentence, 'ernaar' is used in the expression 'ik kijk ernaar uit' which means 'I am looking forward to it'. The word functions to refer to an anticipation or expectation towards something.
Hij wijst ernaar om zijn antwoord te verduidelijken.
He points to it to clarify his answer.
Here, 'ernaar' refers to the direction or the subject he points to, facilitating a clear reference in the sentence.
Denk er goed aan dat je ernaar handelt.
Make sure to act accordingly to it.
In this case, 'ernaar' implies a reference to the statement or situation that requires action upon it, maintaining the coherence and focus.
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