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.