Example: Wacht nog even voordat je naar buiten gaat.
Definition
"Nog even" is a Dutch expression used to indicate a short additional amount of time before something happens, often implying a brief pause or wait. For example, "Wacht nog even" means to wait just a little longer before proceeding.
The phrase "nog even" comes from two Dutch words: "nog," meaning 'still' or 'yet,' and "even," meaning 'just' or 'a moment.' Together, they emphasize a brief continuation or short delay. Did you know? Although simple, "nog even" is a very common and versatile phrase in everyday Dutch speech.
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"Nog even" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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