We like to present a short series about the verb ‘gaan’ (to go) and compound verbs with ‘gaan’ in it. Each combination with ‘gaan’ has its own specific meaning, so prepare for a bumpy ride.
This is the first one.More will follow. Uitgaan van
Hij gaat er altijd vanuit
He always takes it for granted / he always expects it to happen, assumes.
Example:
Hij gaat er altijd vanuit dat hij naar binnen kan gaan.
He always assumes he can go inside.
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