Example: Vanaf nu ga ik elke dag hardlopen in het park.
Definition
"Vanaf nu" is a Dutch expression meaning from this moment onward. It indicates the point in time starting now and continuing into the future, often used to state that a new action or behavior will begin immediately, as in 'Vanaf nu ga ik elke dag hardlopen in het park.'
The expression "vanaf nu" comes from Dutch, combining 'van' meaning 'from' and 'af' meaning 'off' or 'away,' paired with 'nu,' which means 'now.' Together, they literally mean 'from off now,' signifying the start of something at the present moment.
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"Vanaf nu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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