opvangen

opvangen

"Opvangen" means "to catch, pick up, or receive."

Here, 'opvangen' is used to describe the action of catching or receiving a physical object such as a ball.

Ik kan de bal opvangen.

I can catch the ball.

In this context, 'opvangen' means to receive or take in information, often implying a reaction or understanding to it.

Ze vingen het nieuws goed op.

They received the news well.

Here, 'opvangen' refers to absorbing or mitigating an emotional or situational impact, similar to managing or handling difficulties.

Hij probeert de schok op te vangen na het verlies.

He tries to cope with the shock after the loss.