No. 2,156 in Dutch
koerste
"Koerste" is the past tense of "koersen" in Dutch, meaning "steered" or "headed."
In a sentence
De fietskoerier koerste snel door de stad.
The bike courier raced quickly through the city.
In this sentence, 'koerste' is used to indicate rapid movement or direction by the bike courier, emphasizing the speed and effort in traversing the city.
Tijdens de wedstrijd koerste hij naar de finish.
During the race, he raced towards the finish line.
Here, 'koerste' describes a focused movement towards an objective, showcasing determination and goal-oriented motion during the competition.
Ze koerste af op een moeilijke beslissing.
She was heading towards a difficult decision.
In this example, 'koerste' is used metaphorically to signify approaching or being on the way to a figurative destination, in this case, a challenging decision.
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