No. 2,421 in Dutch
voorbereiden
To prepare.
In a sentence
Ik moet me goed voorbereiden voor de presentatie.
I must prepare well for the presentation.
The verb 'voorbereiden' is reflexive (used with 'me' in this case) and indicates taking measures to get ready for something planned, such as the presentation.
Wij zullen alles voorbereiden voor het feest.
We will prepare everything for the party.
The verb 'voorbereiden' here is used in its non-reflexive form, indicating the act of arranging or setting up for a particular event or occasion.
De studenten bereiden zich voor op het examen.
The students are preparing themselves for the exam.
In this sentence, 'voorbereiden' is reflexive and is paired with 'zich', showing the students' active engagement in preparation for the exam.
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