met vallen en opstaan

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “with falling and standing up”. In reference to young children who are learning how to walk upright.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /mɛt ˈfɑ.lə(n) ɛn ˈɔp.staːn/

Prepositional phrase[edit]

met vallen en opstaan

  1. by trial and error, with trial and error, involving trial and error

Usage notes[edit]

  • Often used together with the verb gaan.
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