Tot op zekere hoogte
Example: Ik begrijp je tot op zekere hoogte, maar niet helemaal.
Definition
"Tot op zekere hoogte" is a Dutch expression meaning 'to a certain extent' or 'partially.' It indicates that something is true or valid only within limits, not completely or absolutely. For example, it can express partial agreement or understanding.
Etymology
The phrase "tot op zekere hoogte" literally translates to 'up to a certain height' in English. It figuratively refers to limits or boundaries, much like measuring how far something reaches. This expression comes from the Dutch language, where 'hoogte' means height, used metaphorically to indicate degree or extent.
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"Tot op zekere hoogte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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