Vroeger
Example: Vroeger woonden mensen zonder elektriciteit.
Definition
"Vroeger" is an adverb used to refer to a time in the past, often implying a contrast with the present. It indicates that something occurred or existed in earlier times, as in the phrase, "Vroeger woonden mensen zonder elektriciteit."
Etymology
The Dutch word "vroeger" comes from the Middle Dutch 'vroeger', which is the comparative form of 'vroeg', meaning 'early'. It originally indicated something happening earlier or before, evolving into the general sense of 'in the past' or 'formerly'. Did you know that "vroeger" literally means 'more early'?
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"Vroeger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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