Nooit
Example: Ik ga nooit naar de winkel op zondag.
Definition
"Nooit" is an adverb in Dutch meaning 'never.' It indicates that an action does not happen at any time or under any circumstances. For example, in the sentence 'Ik ga nooit naar de winkel op zondag,' it means 'I never go to the store on Sunday.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "nooit" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'nooit' or 'noyt,' which meant 'never' or 'at no time.' It is related to the Old English word 'nǣfre,' also meaning 'never.' Fun fact: 'nooit' combines 'no' (meaning 'not') with an ancient suffix implying 'ever,' effectively meaning 'not ever.'
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"Nooit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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