Dutch word begaan comes from Dutch gaat, Dutch be-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gaat | Dutch (nld) | |
| be- | Dutch (nld) | Used to indicate that a verb is acting on a direct object (making the verb transitive). Always unstressed. |
| begaan | Dutch (nld) | (transitive) to commit (e.g. a misdeed). (transitive) to walk upon, to tread on. (transitive, mostly with laten) to do, to act as one wills. |