Zoals altijd
Example: Zoals altijd drink ik koffie in de ochtend.
Definition
"Zoals altijd" is a Dutch expression meaning 'as always' used to indicate that something happens in the usual or expected manner, often implying routine or consistency. For example, in the phrase 'Zoals altijd drink ik koffie in de ochtend,' it means 'As always, I drink coffee in the morning.'
Etymology
The phrase "zoals altijd" comes from Dutch, where 'zoals' means 'as' or 'like' and 'altijd' means 'always.' Together, they form a common expression used to denote habitual actions or states. Did you know? The word 'altijd' is derived from Middle Dutch 'altijt,' which combines 'al' (all) and 'tijd' (time), emphasizing continuity or permanence.
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"Zoals altijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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