Dat gezegd hebbende
Example: Dat gezegd hebbende, ga ik nu naar huis.
Definition
"Dat gezegd hebbende" is a Dutch expression used to introduce a statement that follows logically or contrasts with what has just been said. It functions like 'that said' or 'having said that' in English, helping to transition between ideas or add a qualifying remark.
Etymology
The phrase "dat gezegd hebbende" comes from Dutch, literally meaning 'that said having.' It combines 'dat' (that), 'gezegd' (said), and 'hebbende' (having), forming a participial phrase. Did you know? This structure is typical in Dutch for linking statements smoothly.
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"Dat gezegd hebbende" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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