Example: We moeten beslissen zonder afbreuk te doen aan de kwaliteit.
Definition
"Zonder afbreuk te doen aan" is a Dutch expression used to indicate that something is being stated or done without diminishing or harming the value, quality, or importance of another thing. For example, it can mean making a decision without reducing the quality.
Translations
without detracting from
sin restar importancia a
sense restar importància a
sans porter atteinte à
ohne Abstriche zu machen an
senza compromettere
sem prejudicar
Etymology
The phrase "zonder afbreuk te doen aan" literally translates to 'without doing detriment to.' It combines 'zonder' (without), 'afbreuk' (detriment or damage), and 'te doen aan' (to do to). This construction emphasizes preserving the integrity or value of something while discussing or acting on another.
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"Zonder afbreuk te doen aan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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without detracting from