opkijken

Meaning

1. (intransitive,literally) to look (in an) up(ward manner); to lift one's eyes
2. (figuratively,intransitive) (used with 'naar ...': to ...) To admire, respect, look up to someone in a higher position

Concepts

look up

peep

admire

long for

Etymology

From op (“up”) + kijken (“to look”).

Sentences

Ik zal er niet van opkijken als de rente de komende tijd weer stijgt .

I won't be surprised if interest rates rise again in the coming period.