No. 2,373 in Dutch
trainen
To train or practice.
In a sentence
Ik train mijn spierkracht door naar de sportschool te gaan.
I train my muscle strength by going to the gym.
In this sentence, 'trainen' is used in the sense of physical exercise to improve strength or fitness.
Zij traint het voetbalteam elke maandagavond.
She trains the soccer team every Monday evening.
Here, 'trainen' refers to overseeing and guiding the practice and preparation of a sports team.
De hond wordt getraind om gehoorzaam te zijn.
The dog is being trained to be obedient.
In this context, 'trainen' means to teach or discipline an animal for specific behaviors or tasks.
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