Example: Wat mij betreft gaan we morgen naar het park.
Definition
"Wat mij betreft" is a Dutch expression used to indicate personal opinion or preference, similar to saying "as far as I am concerned" or "in my opinion" in English. It is commonly used to express what someone thinks or feels about a particular matter.
The phrase "wat mij betreft" literally translates to "as far as I am concerned" in English. It originates from the Dutch words 'wat' (what), 'mij' (me), and 'betreft' (concerns or regards). This expression has been used in Dutch for centuries to convey individual perspective or stance on a topic.
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"Wat mij betreft" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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