Juist
Example: Dat is juist wat ik wilde zeggen.
Definition
"Juist" is an adjective used to indicate that something is correct, accurate, or exactly right. In the example phrase 'Dat is juist wat ik wilde zeggen,' it emphasizes that what was said is precisely what was intended.
Etymology
The word "juist" comes from Middle Dutch and is related to the German word 'gerade' meaning 'straight' or 'direct.' It originally conveyed the idea of something being exact or proper. Did you know? The word has maintained its core meaning of correctness and exactness throughout its history.
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"Juist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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