This is the 573rd most frequent Dutch word.
pakte
"Pak" means **"grabbed"** or **"took"** in English.
Here, "pakte" metaphorically means to seize or take advantage, showing its figurative use.
Zij pakte de kans om deel te nemen aan het project.
She seized the opportunity to participate in the project.
In this context, "pakte" refers to the action of packing, applying to the context of suitcases or belongings.
Ik pakte mijn koffers en vertrok meteen.
I packed my bags and left immediately.
In this sentence, "pakte" is used as the past tense of the verb "pakken" and signifies the action of taking or picking up something.