No. 4,864 in Dutch
gelet
"Gelet" means "considering" or "given."
In a sentence
Gelet op het weer, nemen we vandaag een paraplu mee.
Considering the weather, we are taking an umbrella today.
The word 'gelet' is used as part of the phrase 'gelet op', meaning 'considering' or 'taking into account', functioning as a preposition to introduce reasoning or context for the action.
Er moet streng worden gelet op de veiligheid van kinderen in het zwembad.
Strict attention must be paid to the safety of children in the pool.
Here, 'gelet' is used within the construct 'worden gelet op', implying the act of paying close attention or monitoring for safety, showcasing responsibility or care.
Hij heeft gedurende de les goed gelet op de instructies van de docent.
He paid close attention to the teacher's instructions during the lesson.
'Gelet' in this sentence conveys the action of paying careful attention or focusing, highlighting the active application of attentiveness.
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