Anders gezegd



Example: Ik ben moe, anders gezegd, ik wil slapen.

Definition


"Anders gezegd" is a Dutch phrase used to introduce a restatement or clarification of a previous statement, similar to saying "in other words" in English. It helps to express the same idea in a different way for better understanding.

Translations


  • put differently
  • dicho de otro modo
  • dit d'una altra manera
  • autrement dit
  • anders gesagt
  • in altre parole
  • ou seja

Etymology


The phrase "anders gezegd" literally translates to "differently said" in English. It combines "anders," meaning "different," and "gezegd," the past participle of "zeggen" (to say). This expression has been commonly used in Dutch to signal a rephrasing or simplification.

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"Anders gezegd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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