Altijd
Example: Ik ga altijd naar school met mijn vrienden.
Definition
"Altijd" is an adverb in Dutch meaning 'always,' used to indicate that an action or state occurs at all times or on every occasion. For example, in the sentence 'Ik ga altijd naar school met mijn vrienden,' it means going to school with friends without exception.
Etymology
The Dutch word "altijd" comes from the combination of 'al,' meaning 'all,' and 'tijd,' meaning 'time.' Essentially, it conveys the idea of 'all the time.' Did you know that this word has been used in Dutch for centuries to express constancy and permanence?
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"Altijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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