Dat klopt
Example: Dat klopt, de trein vertrekt om negen uur.
Definition
"Dat klopt" is a Dutch expression used to confirm that a statement is correct or accurate. It means "that's right" or "that's correct," often used to agree with or validate information, as in the sentence: "Dat klopt, de trein vertrekt om negen uur."
Etymology
The phrase "dat klopt" comes from the Dutch verb "kloppen," which literally means "to knock" or "to beat." Over time, it evolved to mean "to be correct" or "to match" when used in contexts like verifying facts. Did you know? The idea behind "kloppen" as 'being correct' might relate to something 'hitting the mark' or 'matching perfectly.'
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"Dat klopt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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