Hoogstens
Example: Je mag hoogstens drie boeken tegelijk lenen.
Definition
"Hoogstens" is an adverb used to indicate the maximum limit or extent of something, often meaning 'at most' or 'no more than.' For example, in the phrase 'Je mag hoogstens drie boeken tegelijk lenen,' it means you may borrow no more than three books at the same time.
Etymology
The word "hoogstens" comes from Dutch, combining 'hoog' meaning 'high' and the suffix '-stens,' which is used to form superlative adverbs. It literally suggests 'at the highest' or 'at most,' indicating a maximum limit. Did you know that such compound adverbs are common in Dutch to express limits or extents?
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"Hoogstens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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