Example: Zoals eerder vermeld, begint de les om tien uur.
Definition
"Zoals eerder vermeld" is a Dutch phrase used to refer back to information that has been previously stated or mentioned. It functions as a reminder or emphasis that the following statement is consistent with earlier communication, often used to ensure clarity or reinforce understanding.
Translations
as mentioned earlier
como se mencionó antes
com s'ha esmentat abans
comme mentionné précédemment
wie bereits erwähnt
come detto in precedenza
como mencionado anteriormente
Etymology
The phrase "zoals eerder vermeld" literally translates to 'as earlier mentioned' in English. It combines 'zoals' meaning 'as' or 'like,' 'eerder' meaning 'earlier,' and 'vermeld,' the past participle of 'vermelden,' meaning 'to mention.' This phrase is a straightforward construction reflecting its descriptive purpose in Dutch.
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"Zoals eerder vermeld" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as mentioned earlier