Example: Dat is niet zonder reden dat hij altijd zo vriendelijk is.
Definition
"Dat is niet zonder reden" is a Dutch expression meaning that there is a valid or justifiable cause behind something. It is used to indicate that an action or situation happens for a good reason, not randomly or without cause.
Translations
that is not without reason
no es casualidad
no és casualitat
ce n'est pas sans raison
das hat seinen Grund
non è senza motivo
isso não é sem razão
Etymology
The phrase "dat is niet zonder reden" literally translates to "that is not without reason" in English. It comes from the Dutch language, where 'reden' means 'reason.' The expression emphasizes that there is a logical or understandable explanation behind an event or behavior.
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"Dat is niet zonder reden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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that is not without reason