Dat wil zeggen
Example: Ik ben ziek, dat wil zeggen dat ik niet kom.
Definition
"Dat wil zeggen" is a Dutch expression used to clarify or restate something in other words, similar to saying 'that is to say' or 'in other words' in English. It helps explain or specify the meaning of a preceding statement.
Etymology
The expression "dat wil zeggen" literally translates to 'that wants to say' in English. It comes from the Dutch words 'dat' (that), 'wil' (wants), and 'zeggen' (to say). Did you know it originally implied intention, as in something 'wants to say' or means something specific?
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"Dat wil zeggen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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