Niet zo snel
Example: Ik kan vandaag niet zo snel rennen als gisteren.
Definition
"Niet zo snel" is a Dutch expression used to indicate that something should be done less quickly or that the speed is slower than usual. For example, in the phrase 'Ik kan vandaag niet zo snel rennen als gisteren,' it means 'I cannot run as fast today as I did yesterday.'
Etymology
The phrase "niet zo snel" comes from Dutch, where 'niet' means 'not,' 'zo' means 'so,' and 'snel' means 'fast' or 'quick.' Together, they form a simple negation indicating reduced speed or pace. Did you know? The word 'snel' is related to the English word 'snell,' which is an archaic term meaning quick or eager.
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"Niet zo snel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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