om

om

The Dutch word "om" translates to "around," "about," "for," or "to" in English, depending on context.

In this sentence, 'om' is used to indicate purpose or intention, similar to 'to' in English when followed by an infinitive.

Ik wacht hier om te helpen.

I am waiting here to help.

In this sentence, 'om' indicates movement around something, functioning as a preposition.

We lopen om het park heen.

We walk around the park.

In this sentence, 'om' indicates a specific point in time, similar to 'at' in English.

Om acht uur beginnen we met de vergadering.

At eight o'clock, we start with the meeting.