Omhoog
Example: De bal gaat omhoog in de lucht.
Definition
"Omhoog" is an adverb in Dutch that means moving or directed upward, often used to describe the motion or position of objects rising or going higher, as in the example phrase 'De bal gaat omhoog in de lucht,' meaning the ball goes upward into the air.
Etymology
The Dutch word "omhoog" combines 'om,' meaning 'around' or 'about,' and 'hoog,' meaning 'high.' Together, they literally convey the idea of 'upwards' or 'to a higher place.' This formation reflects a natural way to express upward movement in Dutch.
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"Omhoog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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