Dat gezegd zijnde
Example: Dat gezegd zijnde, laten we nu beginnen met de les.
Definition
"Dat gezegd zijnde" is a Dutch expression used to introduce a statement that follows logically from what was previously said, often meaning 'that being said' or 'having said that.' It serves as a transitional phrase to connect ideas or provide a conclusion.
Etymology
The phrase "dat gezegd zijnde" literally translates as 'that said being,' with 'dat' meaning 'that,' 'gezegd' meaning 'said,' and 'ziende' being a form of the verb 'zijn' meaning 'to be.' It originates from Dutch grammar structures and is used to formally introduce a remark following a prior statement. Did you know it closely mirrors the English phrase 'that being said'?
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"Dat gezegd zijnde" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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