No. 3,922 in Dutch
voorzet
A "voorzet" is a cross or pass in sports, especially in soccer, intended to set up a scoring opportunity.
In a sentence
De voetballer gaf een perfecte voorzet naar zijn teamgenoot.
The soccer player delivered a perfect cross to his teammate.
In this sentence, 'voorzet' is used as a noun meaning 'cross,' referring to a pass in sports like soccer aimed at setting up a scoring opportunity.
Dit beleid dient als een voorzet voor verdere discussie.
This policy serves as a starting point for further discussion.
Here, 'voorzet' is used metaphorically as a noun meaning 'starting point' or 'suggestion' that initiates further actions or debate.
Kun je een goede voorzet geven voor het nieuwe project?
Can you make a good proposal for the new project?
In this example, 'voorzet' is used as a noun meaning 'proposal' or 'suggestion,' in the context of offering ideas for a project.
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