Elke
Example: Elke student moet zijn huiswerk op tijd inleveren.
Definition
"Elke" is a Dutch adjective meaning 'each' or 'every', used to indicate all members of a group without exception. For example, in the phrase 'Elke student moet zijn huiswerk op tijd inleveren,' it means every student must submit their homework on time.
Etymology
The Dutch word "Elke" originates from Middle Dutch, related to the Old Dutch word 'elc', which means 'each' or 'every'. It shares roots with the English word 'each', reflecting their common Germanic heritage. Did you know? The usage of "Elke" has remained quite consistent in Dutch over centuries.
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"Elke" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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