Van dag tot dag
Example: Ik plan mijn activiteiten van dag tot dag.
Definition
"Van dag tot dag" is an adverbial phrase meaning to plan or do something on a daily basis, without long-term scheduling. It implies handling tasks or activities one day at a time, as in the example: "Ik plan mijn activiteiten van dag tot dag."
Etymology
The phrase "van dag tot dag" literally translates from Dutch as "from day to day." It combines the words 'van' (from), 'dag' (day), and 'tot' (to), reflecting a continuous or ongoing daily process. This expression has been used in Dutch for centuries to describe short-term or daily planning.
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"Van dag tot dag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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