aanmodderen

to muddle along; to keep going without a clear plan

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/ˈaːnˌmɔ.də.rə(n)/

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Cultural Note

Aanmodderen suggests continuing imperfectly without strong direction. It appears often in talk about work, life, and relationships.

📝 Example Sentences

Na de breuk zat hij een tijdje maar wat aan te modderen.

After the breakup he muddled along for a while.

We modderen al weken aan zonder duidelijke afspraken.

We've been muddling along for weeks without clear agreements.

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