aanmaak

Aanmaak is a Dutch noun that designates the act or result of making or forming something. It can refer to the process of preparation or construction, as well as to a material mixture that serves as a starting point for subsequent work. The exact sense depends on context, ranging from culinary to industrial or technical workflows.

Etymology: The word derives from aan- (on, toward) and maken (to make). It has a long historical presence in Dutch and is used to describe initiation, assembly, or preparation activities.

Usage and contexts: In cooking and baking, aanmaak often denotes the initial mixture or dough prepared at the outset of a recipe, or the starter used to enable fermentation or leavening. In manufacturing or crafts, it can refer to the preparation of materials, the setup of equipment, or the early state of a product before production proceeds. In general prose, it can mean the act of creating something or making arrangements for a broader project.

See also: voorbereiding, bereiding, fabricage, starter (in culinary or fermentation contexts).