Precies
Example: Ik weet precies waar ik mijn sleutels heb gelegd.
Definition
"Precies" means exactly or precisely, used to indicate that something is accurate, definite, or without any deviation. For example, in the phrase "Ik weet precies waar ik mijn sleutels heb gelegd," it expresses knowing the exact location of the keys.
Etymology
The word "precies" comes from the French word "précis," which means exact or precise. It entered Dutch through borrowing, reflecting the influence of French on Dutch vocabulary. Did you know? "Precies" shares roots with the English word "precise," both tracing back to the Latin "precisus," meaning cut off or concise.
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"Precies" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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