Meebijdrijft

Meebijdrijft is a Dutch verb form that indicates a subject contributes to something together with others. It is the third-person singular present tense form of a compound verb built with mee- and bijdragen or meebijdrijven, conveying collaborative participation in a project, decision, or outcome. The prefix mee- signals joint action, while bijdragen (to contribute) or a closely related base verb provides the core meaning.

Etymology and construction: The construction combines the sense of “together with others” (mee-) with the act of contributing. Since Dutch verbs in a compound form follow standard conjugation patterns, meebijdrijft aligns with hij/zij/het in present tense. The exact base verb can vary in usage, and some contexts may prefer alternative expressions such as meebijdragen or bijdragen, depending on formality and register.

Usage and nuance: Meebijdrijft emphasizes active, collective contribution rather than solitary effort. It is more likely to appear in formal, descriptive, or policy-related writing where multiple parties are described as contributing to a result. In many everyday contexts, more common alternatives like draagt bij or dragen bij might be favored for naturalness.

Related terms: bijdragen (to contribute), meebetrekken (to involve together), meedoen (to participate), samenwerking (collaboration), participatie (participation).

Note: Meebijdrijft functions primarily as a grammatical form rather than as a distinct concept or entity. Its meaning depends on the surrounding verb and context, and it should be chosen to match the subject and intended emphasis on joint contribution.