Example: In zekere zin helpt sporten je gezonder te worden.
Definition
"In zekere zin" is a Dutch expression meaning 'in a certain sense' or 'to some extent,' used to indicate that a statement is true but may have limitations or qualifications. For example, "In zekere zin helpt sporten je gezonder te worden" means that sports help you become healthier to a degree.
Translations
in a sense
en cierto sentido
en certa manera
dans un certain sens
gewissermaßen
in un certo senso
em certo sentido
Etymology
The phrase "in zekere zin" comes from Dutch, where 'zeker' means 'certain' and 'zin' means 'sense' or 'meaning.' Together, they form an expression used to qualify statements, much like the English 'in a certain sense.' Its usage reflects a way to cautiously agree or partially affirm something.
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"In zekere zin" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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in a sense