Example: Voor zover bekend begint de vergadering om tien uur.
Definition
"Voor zover bekend" is a Dutch expression used to indicate that the information provided is based on the current knowledge or understanding, implying that there might be unknown details. For example, "Voor zover bekend begint de vergadering om tien uur" means the meeting starts at ten o'clock as far as is known.
Translations
as far as known
hasta donde se sabe
pel que se sap
à ce que l'on sait
soweit bekannt
per quanto noto
até onde se sabe
Etymology
The phrase "voor zover bekend" literally translates to "as far as known" in English. It combines "voor" (for/as far), "zover" (as far), and "bekend" (known). It reflects a cautious acknowledgment of knowledge limits, common in Dutch to express partial certainty.
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"Voor zover bekend" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as far as known