Voornamelijk
Example: De geschiedenis van Nederland richt zich voornamelijk op de Gouden Eeuw.
Definition
"Vervolgens" is an adverb meaning primarily or mainly, used to indicate that something is the most important or dominant aspect among others. For example, in history, it highlights the main focus, such as in the phrase 'The history of the Netherlands focuses mainly on the Golden Age.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "voornamelijk" is derived from the adjective 'voornaam,' meaning important or distinguished, combined with the suffix '-lijk' which forms adverbs. It literally means 'in a manner that is foremost' or 'chiefly.' Did you know that 'voornaam' originally meant 'noble' or 'of high rank,' reflecting how the word emphasizes prominence or primary importance?
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"Voornamelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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