This is the 3538th most frequent Dutch word.
opmaat
A prelude, introduction, or starting point.
Here, 'opmaat' points to a preparatory activity which is aligned with setting the tone for the main event.
Deze oefening is de perfecte opmaat naar de hoofdtraining.
This exercise is the perfect prelude to the main training.
In this example, 'opmaat' refers to an initial segment that introduces a series of subsequent exciting events.
Het boek is een opmaat voor een serie spannende avonturen.
The book serves as a prelude to a series of exciting adventures.
In this sentence, 'opmaat' means 'prelude' or an introductory event that sets the stage for the meeting.