Example: De vraag rijst of hij op tijd zal komen vandaag.
Definition
"De vraag rijst of" is a Dutch expression used to indicate that a question or doubt is emerging about something, often implying uncertainty or the need for further consideration. For example, it suggests that the issue of whether someone will arrive on time is becoming a matter of concern.
Translations
the question arises whether
surge la pregunta de si
sorgeix la qüestió de si
la question se pose de savoir si
die Frage stellt sich ob
sorgere la domanda se
a questão surge se
Etymology
The phrase "de vraag rijst of" literally translates to 'the question rises if.' It combines the noun 'vraag' meaning 'question' and 'rijst,' the present tense of 'rijzen,' meaning 'to rise.' The imagery is of a question rising to the surface or becoming apparent, much like the dawn of a new thought.
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"De vraag rijst of" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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the question arises whether