Zonder meer
Example: Dat is zonder meer het beste cadeau dat ik kreeg.
Definition
"Zonder meer" is a Dutch expression used to indicate something is absolute or without any doubt, often meaning 'simply' or 'plainly.' For example, in the phrase 'Dat is zonder meer het beste cadeau dat ik kreeg,' it emphasizes that the gift is unquestionably the best.
Etymology
The phrase "zonder meer" comes from Dutch, where 'zonder' means 'without' and 'meer' means 'more.' Together, they literally translate to 'without more,' implying something is straightforward or without further conditions. Did you know that this expression is often used to stress certainty or simplicity in Dutch conversations?
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"Zonder meer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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