Ergens op letten
Example: Je moet ergens op letten als je oversteekt.
Definition
"Ergens op letten" means to pay attention to something specific or to be careful about a particular detail or situation. For example, it is used when advising someone to be cautious or mindful, such as when crossing the street.
Translations
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to pay attention to -
prestar atención a -
parar atenció a -
faire attention à -
auf etwas achten -
prestare attenzione a qualcosa -
prestar atenção a algo
Etymology
The phrase "ergens op letten" is Dutch, composed of 'ergens' meaning 'somewhere' or 'something,' 'op' meaning 'on,' and 'letten,' which means 'to watch' or 'to pay attention.' The verb 'letten' comes from Middle Dutch, related to observing or minding something carefully. Did you know? The phrase literally translates to 'pay attention on something,' emphasizing focused awareness.
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"Ergens op letten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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