opnaaien

Meaning

rile up, provoke, excite

Example

(newspaper article header) Eerst publiek even opnaaien en dan pakt Sagan uit met specialiteit van het huis

First getting the spectators on their feet to then treat them to his signature move [namely a wheelie, editor's note]

Practice tips

• Practice opnaaien out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.

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