No. 8,655 in Dutch
improviseren
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
In a sentence
Ik moest improviseren toen de stroom uitviel en mijn presentatie niet doorging.
I had to improvise when the power went out, and my presentation could not proceed.
In this context, 'improviseren' means to come up with a solution or plan on the spot due to sudden unexpected circumstances.
Tijdens het improviseren op de piano ontdekte ik een prachtige melodie.
While improvising on the piano, I discovered a beautiful melody.
Here, 'improviseren' is used to describe the act of creating or playing music without prior planning.
Improviseer met wat je in de koelkast hebt om een snelle maaltijd te maken.
Improvise with what you have in the fridge to make a quick meal.
In this sentence, 'improviseren' is referring to creatively using available resources to achieve a goal, namely preparing a meal.
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