Onder deze omstandigheden
Example: Onder deze omstandigheden kunnen we niet verder werken vandaag.
Definition
"Onder deze omstandigheden" is a Dutch expression meaning 'under these circumstances,' used to describe the specific conditions or situation that affect how something is done or what can be done. For example, it can indicate restrictions based on current factors.
Etymology
The phrase "onder deze omstandigheden" comes from Dutch, where "onder" means 'under,' "deze" means 'these,' and "omstandigheden" means 'circumstances' or 'conditions.' It literally combines to mean 'under these circumstances,' reflecting a straightforward descriptive origin.
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"Onder deze omstandigheden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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