Binnenkort
Example: We gaan binnenkort naar het strand.
Definition
"Binnenkort" is an adverb meaning 'in the near future' or 'soon', used to indicate that an event or action will happen shortly. For example, in the phrase 'We gaan binnenkort naar het strand,' it means 'We are going to the beach soon.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "binnenkort" combines 'binnen,' meaning 'within' or 'inside,' and 'kort,' meaning 'short.' Together, they literally mean 'within a short time.' Did you know? This word elegantly conveys the idea of something happening shortly without specifying an exact time.
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"Binnenkort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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