This is the 8475th most frequent Dutch word.
hardop
"Hardop" means "out loud" or "aloud."
The word 'hardop' is used to signify that the action of reading is performed audibly, such that others can hear.
Hij las het boek hardop voor.
He read the book aloud.
Here, 'hardop' indicates that the person is vocalizing their thoughts, making them audible instead of keeping them internal.
Ze dacht hardop na over de oplossing.
She thought aloud about the solution.
The word 'hardop' is employed to request that something be spoken so that others can hear it, emphasizing its audibility.