aantraagt

Aantraagt is a Dutch verb form that occurs chiefly in historical Dutch texts. It denotes the act of presenting a proposal, petition, or request to an authority for consideration. In modern standard Dutch, the form is rarely used and the sense is usually conveyed by verbs such as indienen or voorleggen.

Etymology: The word seems to be built from a prefix aan- paired with a root related to dragen, meaning to carry or bear forward. The earliest attested spellings appear in Middle Dutch sources, with variants such as aantragt or aantragt. The exact origin remains uncertain, and lexicographical coverage is limited.

Usage and context: In historical municipal, legal, or ecclesiastical records, aantraagt appears in descriptions of procedures whereby a party presented a matter to a governing body for decision. The object of the verb is typically a proposal, petition, or case to be decided upon. The person performing the action is often the petitioner or advocate; the recipient is the council, magistrate, or church authority.

Modern status and related terms: Today the form is considered archaic or literary, and not part of contemporary administrative language. Comparable terms include indienen (to file), voorleggen (to submit for consideration), or voorstellen (to propose). For researchers, aantraagt is of interest as a window into historical procedural language in Dutch.