Op tijd
Example: We moeten op tijd komen voor de vergadering morgen.
Definition
"Op tijd" means arriving or happening at the correct or agreed-upon moment, without delay. It implies punctuality, as in the example sentence: 'We moeten op tijd komen voor de vergadering morgen,' which means 'We must arrive on time for the meeting tomorrow.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "op tijd" literally translates to 'on time.' 'Op' means 'on,' and 'tijd' means 'time.' The expression has been used in Dutch to emphasize the importance of timeliness and punctuality, reflecting a cultural value placed on being prompt.
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"Op tijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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