This is the 6162nd most frequent Dutch word.
schagen
"Schagen" is not a standard Dutch word; it is primarily known as a town's name in the Netherlands.
Here, 'Schagen' refers to a geographical location, specifically a town in the Netherlands.
Ik ga naar Schagen om mijn vrienden te bezoeken.
I am going to Schagen to visit my friends.
In this case, 'schagen' is used as a verb, which is an archaic or poetic term meaning to gather or collect.
We staken het schagen van middelen voor dit project.
We have ceased gathering resources for this project.
'Schagen' here metaphorically describes the process of acquiring or accumulating through effort and practice.