Van aangezicht tot aangezicht
Example: We spraken van aangezicht tot aangezicht over onze plannen.
Definition
"Van aangezicht tot aangezicht" is a Dutch adverbial phrase meaning to communicate or interact directly and face-to-face, without intermediaries. It emphasizes personal, direct conversation or encounter, as in the example phrase, where people spoke directly about their plans.
Etymology
The phrase "van aangezicht tot aangezicht" literally translates to 'from face to face' in English. It originates from the Dutch words 'aangezicht' meaning 'face' or 'countenance.' This expression emphasizes direct personal contact, reflecting the importance of face-to-face interaction in communication. Did you know it parallels the English phrase 'face to face'?
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"Van aangezicht tot aangezicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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