Example: Zijn glimlach is niet zonder betekenis in deze situatie.
Definition
"Niet zonder betekenis is" is a Dutch expression used to indicate that something, such as a smile or gesture, carries a certain significance or meaning in a particular context. It implies that the action or symbol should not be ignored or dismissed as trivial.
Translations
is not without significance
no carece de importancia
no manca d'importància
n'est pas sans importance
nicht ohne Bedeutung ist
non è senza significato
não é sem significado
Etymology
The phrase "niet zonder betekenis is" comes from Dutch, where 'niet' means 'not,' 'zonder' means 'without,' and 'betekenis' means 'meaning.' Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'not without meaning,' emphasizing that something holds importance or significance. Did you know that this expression highlights the idea that subtle actions often convey deeper messages?
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"Niet zonder betekenis is" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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is not without significance