Op tijd
Example: Ik kom altijd op tijd voor mijn afspraken.
Definition
"Op tijd" is an adverbial phrase in Dutch meaning 'on time' or 'punctually.' It describes the action of arriving or completing something at the expected or scheduled moment, as in the example phrase, "Ik kom altijd op tijd voor mijn afspraken" (I always arrive on time for my appointments).
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "op tijd" literally translates to 'on time,' combining "op," meaning 'on,' and "tijd," meaning 'time.' It evolved naturally from these simple words to express punctuality. Did you know? The concept of measuring time precisely became increasingly important with the rise of industrialization, making phrases like "op tijd" essential in daily life.
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"Op tijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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