No. 3,546 in Dutch
opvangen
"Opvangen" means "to catch, pick up, or receive."
In a sentence
Ik kan de bal opvangen.
I can catch the ball.
Here, 'opvangen' is used to describe the action of catching or receiving a physical object such as a ball.
Ze vingen het nieuws goed op.
They received the news well.
In this context, 'opvangen' means to receive or take in information, often implying a reaction or understanding to it.
Hij probeert de schok op te vangen na het verlies.
He tries to cope with the shock after the loss.
Here, 'opvangen' refers to absorbing or mitigating an emotional or situational impact, similar to managing or handling difficulties.
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