Eerlijk gezegd
Example: Eerlijk gezegd vind ik deze film niet leuk.
Definition
"Eerlijk gezegd" is a Dutch phrase used to express honesty or straightforwardness, typically meaning 'to be honest' or 'frankly speaking.' It is often used to introduce a personal opinion or a candid statement, as in the example: 'Eerlijk gezegd vind ik deze film niet leuk.'
Etymology
The phrase "eerlijk gezegd" comes from the Dutch words 'eerlijk,' meaning honest or sincere, and 'gezegd,' which is the past participle of 'zeggen,' meaning to say. Together, it literally means 'honestly said.' Did you know that this phrase reflects a direct way of speaking that values truthfulness and openness in Dutch culture?
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"Eerlijk gezegd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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