terughalen

This is the 6403rd most frequent Dutch word.


terughalen

"Terughalen" means "to retrieve" or "to bring back."


In this sentence, 'terughalen' is used to convey the action of bringing something back that was left behind or misplaced.

Ik moest naar het station om mijn vergeten koffer terug te halen.

I had to go to the station to retrieve my forgotten suitcase.


Here, 'terughalen' is employed in a metaphorical sense to mean recalling or retrieving something from memory.

Kun je die oude herinnering nog terughalen?

Can you still recall that old memory?


In this instance, 'terughalen' refers to inviting or bringing someone back to a position or role.

De teamleider zal de gepensioneerde werknemer terughalen om te helpen met het project.

The team leader will bring back the retired employee to help with the project.