Example: Wat dat aangaat, heb ik geen verdere vragen.
Definition
"Wat dat aangaat" is a Dutch expression used to refer to a specific subject or matter under discussion, similar to saying 'as far as that is concerned' or 'with regard to that' in English. It helps to focus attention on a particular topic or issue.
The phrase "wat dat aangaat" originates from Dutch, combining 'wat' meaning 'what', 'dat' meaning 'that', and 'aangaat', a form of the verb 'aangaan' meaning 'to concern' or 'to relate to'. Did you know? The word 'aangaan' literally means 'to go on to' or 'to approach', which fits well with how the phrase directs attention to a certain matter.
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"Wat dat aangaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as far as that is concerned