Translation and Meaning

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Listen to how "op zich nemen" sounds in Dutch.

Example Sentences

  • Ze is aan het project begonnen dat velen moeilijk achtten om te voltooien. English: She has undertaken the project which many said was difficult to complete.

When and How to Use "op zich nemen"

Use "op zich nemen" when you want to talk about "undertake" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Prestatie en Vooruitgang topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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