No. 859 in Dutch
stappen
"Stappen" means "to step" or "to go out (socialize)" in English.
In a sentence
Ik hou ervan om in het weekend met vrienden te stappen.
I enjoy going out with friends on the weekend.
Here, 'stappen' means 'to go out for entertainment,' often to restaurants, bars, or clubs.
De eerste stappen in een nieuw project zijn vaak het moeilijkst.
The first steps in a new project are often the most difficult.
In this sentence, 'stappen' refers to measured actions or stages in a process or project.
Kijk goed waar je je voeten neerzet als je stappen zet in de bergen.
Watch carefully where you place your feet when you take steps in the mountains.
Here, 'stappen' means 'to take steps' physically, as in walking or placing one's feet.
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