This is the 5821st most frequent Dutch word.
opdat
"Opdat" means "so that" or "in order that."
The word 'opdat' is used as a subordinating conjunction indicating purpose or intent.
Hij studeert hard opdat hij de toets kan halen.
He studies hard so that he can pass the test.
Here, 'opdat' connects two clauses and introduces a clause expressing the desired outcome of the action.
Ze sprak langzaam opdat iedereen haar kon begrijpen.
She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand her.
In this sentence, 'opdat' is employed to highlight the aim or objective of the planning.