Example: Ik bel in verband met de afspraak van morgen.
Definition
"In verband met" is a Dutch phrase used to indicate a connection or relation between two things, often translated as "in connection with" or "regarding." For example, it is used to express the reason for contacting someone, as in "Ik bel in verband met de afspraak van morgen."
The phrase "in verband met" originates from Dutch, where "verband" means connection or relation, and "met" means with. Together, they form a prepositional phrase that literally means "in connection with." Did you know? The word "verband" also relates to medical bandages, symbolizing the idea of tying or linking things together.
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"In verband met" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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