This is the 859th most frequent Dutch word.
stappen
"Stappen" means "to step" or "to go out (socialize)" in English.
Here, 'stappen' means 'to go out for entertainment,' often to restaurants, bars, or clubs.
Ik hou ervan om in het weekend met vrienden te stappen.
I enjoy going out with friends on the weekend.
In this sentence, 'stappen' refers to measured actions or stages in a process or project.
De eerste stappen in een nieuw project zijn vaak het moeilijkst.
The first steps in a new project are often the most difficult.
Here, 'stappen' means 'to take steps' physically, as in walking or placing one's feet.