Over het algemeen
Example: Over het algemeen eten mensen drie maaltijden per dag.
Definition
"Over het algemeen" is a Dutch expression meaning generally or in most cases. It is used to indicate that something is true or happens in a broad or typical sense, as in the example: "Over het algemeen eten mensen drie maaltijden per dag," meaning people generally eat three meals a day.
Etymology
The phrase "over het algemeen" literally translates to "over the general" in English. It combines "over," meaning about or concerning, with "het algemeen," meaning the general or common. This expression has been used in Dutch to convey generality or typicality for centuries.
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"Over het algemeen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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