Example: Sterker nog, ik heb gisteren een nieuwe fiets gekocht.
Definition
"Sterker nog" is a Dutch expression used to emphasize a statement by adding even stronger or more surprising information, similar to saying "moreover" or "in fact" in English. It often introduces a fact that supports or intensifies the previous statement.
The phrase "sterker nog" literally translates to "stronger still" in English. It combines "sterker," meaning "stronger," with "nog," meaning "still" or "even more." This expression has developed in Dutch to emphasize and strengthen assertions, making conversations more impactful.
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"Sterker nog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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