No. 1,686 in Dutch
schiet
"Schiet" means "shoots" in English.
In a sentence
De jager schiet op het doelwit.
The hunter shoots at the target.
Here, 'schiet' refers to the action of shooting a projectile (like an arrow or bullet).
Hij schiet me ineens te binnen.
He suddenly comes to my mind.
In this context, 'schiet' means 'comes' or 'arises', describing a sudden mental occurrence or realization.
Als het programma niet werkt, schiet het niet op.
If the software doesn't work, it doesn't make progress.
Here, 'schiet' is part of the expression 'schiet niet op', meaning 'does not progress/move forward', used metaphorically to describe ineffectiveness or lack of advancement.
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