Example: Wie weet wat we morgen gaan doen op school?
Definition
"Wie weet" is a Dutch phrase used to express uncertainty or possibility, similar to 'who knows' in English. It suggests that the answer to a question is unknown but leaves open the chance that it might be discovered or revealed later.
The phrase "wie weet" directly translates to 'who knows' in English, combining 'wie' meaning 'who' and 'weet' meaning 'knows'. It originates from everyday Dutch language and is used colloquially to express uncertainty or curiosity about future events or unknown information.
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"Wie weet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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