Example: Naar verluidt komt de trein over tien minuten aan.
Definition
"Naar verluidt" is a Dutch phrase used to indicate that something is reported or rumored, often without official confirmation. It means 'according to reports' or 'allegedly,' suggesting the information comes from hearsay rather than direct evidence.
Translations
reportedly
según se informa
segons sembla
selon certaines informations
angeblich
secondo quanto riferito
segundo consta
Etymology
The phrase "naar verluidt" originates from Dutch, combining 'naar' meaning 'according to' and 'verluidt,' related to 'verluiden,' meaning 'to be reported' or 'to become known by word.' Together, it literally means 'as is reported.' Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in news and everyday conversation to introduce unconfirmed information.
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"Naar verluidt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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