No. 1,367 in Dutch
sporten
To engage in sports or exercise.
In a sentence
Ik hou van sporten omdat het me gezond houdt.
I love exercising because it keeps me healthy.
Here, 'sporten' is used as an intransitive verb meaning 'to exercise' or 'to engage in sports'.
We gaan morgen samen sporten in het park.
We are going to exercise together in the park tomorrow.
In this instance, 'sporten' again functions as an intransitive verb, referring to participating in physical activities involving sports.
Sporten is een goede manier om te ontspannen na een lange dag.
Exercising is a good way to relax after a long day.
Here, 'sporten' is used as a noun (gerund form), meaning 'sporting' or 'engaging in exercise'.
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