Ver weg
Example: Het huis staat ver weg van de stad.
Definition
"ver weg" is an adverbial phrase in Dutch meaning 'far away' or 'at a great distance.' It is used to describe a location or position that is significantly distant from a reference point, as in the example sentence: 'Het huis staat ver weg van de stad' (The house is far away from the city).
Etymology
The phrase "ver weg" comes from the Dutch words "ver," meaning 'far,' and "weg," meaning 'away' or 'path.' Combined, they emphasize a considerable distance. Its origin is straightforward, reflecting a simple descriptive phrase rather than a single etymological root. Did you know that many Dutch adverbial phrases are formed by combining two words to create precise spatial or temporal meanings?
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"Ver weg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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