In dat opzicht
Example: In dat opzicht helpt dit boek je beter te begrijpen.
Definition
"In dat opzicht" is a Dutch expression meaning 'in that respect' or 'in that regard.' It is used to specify a particular aspect or point of view related to what is being discussed, often to clarify or emphasize a certain detail within a broader context.
Etymology
The phrase "in dat opzicht" comes from Dutch, where 'in' means 'in,' 'dat' means 'that,' and 'opzicht' means 'respect' or 'regard.' It literally translates to 'in that respect.' The word 'opzicht' itself is derived from 'op' (on) and 'zicht' (sight), originally referring to a way of looking at something.
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"In dat opzicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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in that respect