Omdat
Example: Ik blijf thuis omdat het regent vandaag.
Definition
"Omdat" is a Dutch subordinating conjunction used to introduce a cause or reason for an action or situation, equivalent to 'because' in English. It connects clauses by explaining why something happens, as in the example: 'Ik blijf thuis omdat het regent vandaag.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "omdat" originates from the combination of 'om' meaning 'around' or 'about' and 'dat' meaning 'that.' Together, they form a conjunction indicating cause or reason, much like 'because.' Its usage has been consistent in Dutch for centuries to express causality.
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"Omdat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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