Laat
Example: Ik kom laat thuis van school vandaag.
Definition
"Laat" is an adverb used to describe an action occurring after the expected or usual time, often implying delay. For example, in the phrase "Ik kom laat thuis van school vandaag," it means arriving home from school later than usual today.
Etymology
The word "laat" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the Old High German word "lâz" meaning slow or late. Did you know? Its roots reflect the concept of slowness or delay, which perfectly fits the modern usage of "laat" in Dutch.
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"Laat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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