Wat dat betreft
Example: Wat dat betreft heb ik geen problemen mee.
Definition
"Wat dat betreft" is a Dutch expression used to indicate 'in that respect' or 'regarding that matter.' It helps specify the particular aspect of a topic being discussed, as in the phrase 'Wat dat betreft heb ik geen problemen mee,' meaning 'In that respect, I have no problems.'
Etymology
The phrase "wat dat betreft" literally translates to 'what that concerns' in English. It combines 'wat' (what), 'dat' (that), and 'betreft' (concerns), with 'betreft' derived from the verb 'betreffen,' meaning 'to concern' or 'to relate to.' This idiomatic expression evolved to naturally indicate a specific aspect or regard in conversation.
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"Wat dat betreft" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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in that respect