In ieder geval
Example: In ieder geval neem ik een paraplu mee vandaag.
Definition
"In ieder geval" is a Dutch expression used to indicate certainty or determination, meaning 'in any case' or 'at least.' It emphasizes that something will definitely happen or be true regardless of other factors, as in 'In ieder geval neem ik een paraplu mee vandaag' (In any case, I will take an umbrella today).
Etymology
The phrase "in ieder geval" comes from Dutch, combining 'in' (in), 'ieder' (every or each), and 'geval' (case or instance). It literally means 'in every case,' which naturally evolved into the idiomatic usage to express certainty or assurance. Did you know? While it sounds formal, it's commonly used in everyday speech to emphasize determination.
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"In ieder geval" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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