Eindelijk
Example: Ik ben eindelijk thuis na een lange dag.
Definition
"Eindelijk" is a Dutch adverb meaning 'finally' or 'at last,' used to express relief or satisfaction when something expected or awaited has occurred. For example, in the sentence 'Ik ben eindelijk thuis na een lange dag,' it conveys the feeling of having finally arrived home after a long day.
Etymology
The Dutch word "eindelijk" comes from the Middle Dutch components 'eind,' meaning 'end,' and the suffix '-lijk,' which is similar to '-ly' in English. So, it literally means 'in an end-like manner,' highlighting the completion or conclusion of an event. Did you know that this word captures the relief one feels at the end of a long wait?
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"Eindelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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