Plots
Example: Plots besloot hij om zijn baan op te zeggen.
Definition
"Plots" is an adverb in Dutch meaning suddenly or abruptly, describing an action or event that happens unexpectedly or without warning. For example, in the phrase 'Plots besloot hij om zijn baan op te zeggen,' it indicates that he decided to quit his job suddenly.
Etymology
The Dutch word "plots" comes from Middle Dutch, related to the Old High German word 'plotz' meaning sudden or abrupt. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word 'plot,' but in Dutch, "plots" specifically conveys the idea of suddenness or immediacy.
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"Plots" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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