aantrekken

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈaːnˌtrɛkə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to attract, exert a pulling force (on an object) such as gravity
  • (transitive) to attract, draw, allure, appeal (to someone)
  • (transitive) to tighten by pulling
  • (transitive) to put on (e.g. clothing)
  • (reflexive) to take heed, to take an interest in something, to let oneself be bothered by

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch aentrecken compound from Dutch, Flemish aan (on, to, -an, at) + Dutch, Flemish trekken (pull, draw, migrate, drag, tear, be windy, trek, air, pluck).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

trekken

Gloss

pull, draw, migrate, drag, tear, be windy, trek, air, pluck

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

Emoji

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