omzetten

This is the 3487th most frequent Dutch word.


omzetten

"Omzetten" means "to convert" or "to transpose."


The word 'omzetten' here refers to converting or exchanging currency.

Ik wil mijn dollars naar euro's omzetten bij de bank.

I want to exchange my dollars into euros at the bank.


In this sentence, 'omzetten' refers to transforming one form of energy into another.

De energiecentrale zet zonlicht om in elektriciteit.

The power plant converts sunlight into electricity.


Here, 'omzetten' is used metaphorically to mean implementing or applying a plan or idea in practice.

We moeten deze strategie omzetten in actie.

We need to turn this strategy into action.