Example: We kozen dit restaurant, niet in de laatste plaats vanwege het uitzicht.
Definition
"Niet in de laatste plaats" is a Dutch expression used to emphasize an important reason among others, often meaning 'not least' or 'especially.' For example, in 'We kozen dit restaurant, niet in de laatste plaats vanwege het uitzicht,' it highlights the view as a significant factor in the choice.
The phrase "niet in de laatste plaats" literally translates to 'not in the last place,' indicating that the mentioned reason is certainly not the least important. It stems from everyday Dutch usage to stress a particular point, combining simple words to create a phrase that underscores significance. Did you know this phrase neatly underscores importance by negating the idea of being last or least?
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"Niet in de laatste plaats" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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