Tot op zekere hoogte
Example: Ik begrijp je tot op zekere hoogte, maar niet helemaal.
Definition
"Tot op zekere hoogte" is a Dutch expression meaning to a certain extent or degree, indicating partial agreement or understanding without full commitment or acceptance. It is used to show that something is true or valid but only within specific limits or conditions.
Etymology
The phrase "tot op zekere hoogte" literally translates to 'up to a certain height' or 'to a certain level' in English. It originated from the Dutch language to express limitation or partial extent, much like the English phrase 'to a certain extent.' Did you know? The word 'zekere' comes from 'zeker,' meaning 'certain' or 'sure,' emphasizing the idea of a defined but not absolute boundary.
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"Tot op zekere hoogte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to a certain extent