Op zichzelf
Example: Het huis staat op zichzelf zonder buren ernaast.
Definition
"Op zichzelf" is a Dutch expression meaning something that exists independently or is self-contained, without reliance on anything else. For example, in the phrase 'Het huis staat op zichzelf zonder buren ernaast,' it describes a house standing alone without neighbors beside it.
Etymology
The expression "op zichzelf" originates from Dutch, where 'op' means 'on' or 'upon' and 'zichzelf' means 'itself.' Together, they convey the idea of something resting 'on itself,' implying independence or self-support. Did you know it is often used figuratively to emphasize autonomy or separateness?
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"Op zichzelf" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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