Soms
Example: Soms ga ik naar de winkel om boodschappen te doen.
Definition
"Soms" is an adverb meaning occasionally or from time to time. It describes an action or event that happens irregularly but not frequently, as in the sentence: "Soms ga ik naar de winkel om boodschappen te doen," meaning sometimes I go to the store to do shopping.
Etymology
The Dutch word "soms" comes from Old Dutch, related to the German word "manchmal," both indicating occasional or sometimes. The exact origin is uncertain, but it has been used for centuries to express the idea of something happening now and then.
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"Soms" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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