Ze ondergaat een moeilijk proces, dat veel inspanning vereist.
English: She has been undergoing a difficult process, which requires strong effort.
ondergaan /ˈɔndərɣˌaːn/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "undergo".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Prestatie en Vooruitgang
- Source term
- undergo
- Translation
- ondergaan
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | ondergaan |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + ondergaan
- Examples
- We moeten vaak ondergaan.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Prestatie en Vooruitgang.
Example Sentences
De patiënt moet meerdere tests ondergaan voor de operatie.
English: The patient must undergo several tests before the operation.
De stad heeft de afgelopen tien jaar enorme veranderingen ondergaan.
English: The city has undergone enormous changes over the last decade.
Hij onderging vorige maand een operatie en herstelt goed.
English: He underwent surgery last month and is recovering well.
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