This is the 2156th most frequent Dutch word.
koerste
"Koerste" is the past tense of "koersen" in Dutch, meaning "steered" or "headed."
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.
De fietskoerier koerste snel door de stad.
The bike courier raced quickly through the city.
Here, 'koerste' describes a focused movement towards an objective, showcasing determination and goal-oriented motion during the competition.
Tijdens de wedstrijd koerste hij naar de finish.
During the race, he raced towards the finish line.
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.