Example: Wie het eerst komt, krijgt de beste plek in de rij.
Definition
"Wie het eerst komt" is a Dutch expression meaning 'whoever arrives first.' It is often used to indicate that the first person to arrive will receive the best opportunity or advantage, such as the best place in line or the first choice of something.
Translations
het eerst maalt
first come
first served
el primero que llega
qui primer arriba
chi arriva prima
quem chega primeiro
Etymology
The phrase "wie het eerst komt" literally translates to 'who comes first' in Dutch. It originates from common conversational usage emphasizing priority based on arrival time. Did you know? This expression reflects a straightforward way of assigning benefits or opportunities, rooted in everyday social interactions.
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"Wie het eerst komt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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