Aanrijken

Aanrijken is a Dutch verb that translates to "to arrive" or "to reach" in English. It is often used in the context of travel or movement, indicating the completion of a journey or the attainment of a destination. For instance, one might say "De trein zal om 14:00 uur aanrijken" which means "The train will arrive at 2 PM." Similarly, it can be used to describe reaching a certain point or state, such as "Hij heeft zijn doel bereikt" (He has reached his goal).

The verb aanrijken is a regular verb in Dutch and follows typical conjugation patterns. In the present tense, it is "ik aanrijk," "jij aanrijkt," and "hij/zij/het aanrijkt." The past tense is "ik reikte aan," "jij reikte aan," and "hij/zij/het reikte aan." The past participle is "aangereikt." While primarily associated with physical arrival, aanrijken can also be used metaphorically. For example, a concept or idea might "aanrijken" in someone's mind.

The word is derived from the prefix "aan-" meaning "to" or "at," and the verb "rijken" meaning "to reach" or "to extend." This etymology underscores its core meaning of coming to or extending towards a point. In everyday Dutch conversation, aanrijken is a common and useful verb for describing movement and arrival.