This is the 3918th most frequent Dutch word.
voorgesteld
"Voorgesteld" means "proposed" or "suggested."
Here, 'voorgesteld' is used to mean 'suggested'. A past participle form, it indicates a proposal or recommendation made in the past.
Ik heb voorgesteld om samen te werken aan het project.
I suggested collaborating on the project.
In this context, 'voorgesteld' is used reflexively to mean 'introduced oneself'. It describes the act of presenting oneself to someone, typically in a formal setting.
Hij heeft zich voorgesteld aan de nieuwe directeur.
He introduced himself to the new director.
Here, 'voorgesteld' implies 'presented'. It is used to describe showcasing or displaying something to a group or audience.