Plotseling
Example: Het begon plotseling te regenen tijdens onze wandeling.
Definition
"Plotseling" is an adverb in Dutch used to describe an action or event that happens very quickly and unexpectedly, without any prior indication. For example, in the phrase 'Het begon plotseling te regenen,' it means the rain started suddenly during the walk.
Etymology
The Dutch word "plotseling" originates from the root word 'plot,' meaning a sudden or abrupt event, combined with the suffix '-seling,' which creates an adverbial form. Did you know? The word shares similarities with the English word 'plot,' but in Dutch, it emphasizes suddenness or abruptness.
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"Plotseling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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