This is the 2134th most frequent Dutch word.
initiatief
Initiative; the ability to assess and take action independently or the proposal of a new idea or plan.
In this sentence, 'initiatief' is used to denote the action or event of starting something new or leading an effort.
Het initiatief voor de nieuwe buurtactiviteit kwam van de bewoners.
The initiative for the new neighborhood activity came from the residents.
Here, 'initiatief' refers to the proactive act of undertaking a task or leading an effort to begin something.
Zij nam het initiatief om de vergadering te organiseren.
She took the initiative to organize the meeting.
In this context, 'initiatief' describes a character trait or behavior, highlighting someone's willingness to take action independently.