Eens kijken
Example: Eens kijken wat er vandaag op tv is.
Definition
"Eens kijken" is a Dutch expression meaning to take a moment to look or check something out, often used to indicate curiosity or consideration before making a decision. For example, it can be used in the phrase 'Eens kijken wat er vandaag op tv is,' meaning let's see what's on TV today.
Etymology
The phrase "eens kijken" combines 'eens,' meaning 'once' or 'one time,' and 'kijken,' meaning 'to look.' Together, it conveys the idea of taking a quick look or having a brief consideration. Did you know 'eens' originally stems from Middle Dutch, emphasizing a single occasion, which adds a casual tone to this common phrase?
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"Eens kijken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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