aanzetten /ˈaːnzˌɛtən/ · phrasal verb · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "turn on".

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Source term
turn on
Translation
aanzetten
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
phrasal verb
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Dictionary form aanzetten
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + aanzetten
Examples
Ze zette de radio aan voor het nieuws.
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Example Sentences

Ze zette de radio aan voor het nieuws.

English: She turned on the radio for the news.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Zet de verwarming aan alsjeblieft, want het is koud.

English: Please turn on the heater because it's cold.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Hij zette zijn computer aan om e-mails te controleren.

English: He turned on his computer to check emails.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Zet het licht aan alsjeblieft.

English: Please turn on the light.

B1 · Power And Disconnect

Kunt u de tv aanzetten?

English: Can you turn on the TV?

B1 · Power And Disconnect

Ze zette de computer aan om te beginnen met werken.

English: She turned on the computer to start working.

B1 · Power And Disconnect

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