Tot nu toe
Example: Tot nu toe heb ik drie boeken gelezen dit jaar.
Definition
"Tot nu toe" is a Dutch expression meaning 'up to this point in time,' used to indicate that something has happened or been true until the present moment. For example, "Tot nu toe heb ik drie boeken gelezen dit jaar" means "Up to now, I have read three books this year."
Etymology
The phrase "tot nu toe" literally translates to 'until now' in English. It combines 'tot' meaning 'until,' 'nu' meaning 'now,' and 'toe' which emphasizes the direction or extent of time. This straightforward construction reflects the Dutch language's penchant for clear and direct expressions.
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"Tot nu toe" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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