This is the 468th most frequent Dutch word.
raakte
The Dutch word "raakte" means "touched" or "became" (past tense of "raken").
In this sentence, 'raakte' means 'hit', describing physical contact made with the ball.
Hij raakte de bal met grote precisie.
He hit the ball with great precision.
Here, 'raakte' translates to 'lost', indicating that she got separated from the book.
Ze raakte haar favoriete boek kwijt.
She lost her favorite book.
In this context, 'raakte' means 'touched' or 'moved', expressing an emotional impact.