No. 3,687 in Dutch
slaagden
"Slaagden" is the past tense plural form of "slagen," meaning "succeeded" or "passed."
In a sentence
De studenten slaagden erin om het examen te halen.
The students succeeded in passing the exam.
Here, 'slaagden' is used in the context of successfully accomplishing something.
In de jaren '50 slaagden de Nederlanders erin om een economische wederopbouw te realiseren.
In the 1950s, the Dutch succeeded in achieving an economic recovery.
In this sentence, 'slaagden' indicates achieving success in an endeavor.
De atleten slaagden plaatsen te bemachtigen voor de finale.
The athletes succeeded in securing spots for the finals.
This usage of 'slaagden' again conveys success in reaching a goal.
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