Ze staat erop dat we nu akkoord gaan, omdat het genoeg is besproken.
English: She insists that we should agree now, as it has been discussed enough.
erop staan /ɛrˈɔpstˈaːn/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "insist".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Controle en Invloed
- Source term
- insist
- Translation
- erop staan
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | erop staan |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + erop staan
- Examples
- We moeten vaak erop staan.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Controle en Invloed.
Example Sentences
Ze stond erop het diner te betalen, ook al weigerde ik.
English: She insisted on paying for dinner even though I refused.
De advocaat stond erop dat zijn cliënt volledig onschuldig was.
English: The lawyer insisted that his client was completely innocent.
Sinds maandag staat hij erop alles zelf te doen.
English: He has insisted on doing everything by himself since Monday.
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