Vroeg of laat
Example: Vroeg of laat komt iedereen zijn dromen achterna.
Definition
"Vroeg of laat" is an adverbial phrase in Dutch meaning 'sooner or later.' It indicates that something will inevitably happen at some point in time, though the exact moment is uncertain. For example, 'Vroeg of laat komt iedereen zijn dromen achterna' means everyone will eventually follow their dreams.
Etymology
The phrase "vroeg of laat" comes from the Dutch words "vroeg," meaning early, and "laat," meaning late. It reflects the idea that an event will occur at an unspecified time, either sooner or later. This expression has been used for centuries to convey inevitability in timing.
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"Vroeg of laat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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