Tijdig
Example: Het is belangrijk om tijdig je huiswerk in te leveren.
Definition
"Tijdig" is an adjective meaning occurring or done at the appropriate or scheduled time, often implying punctuality or timeliness. For example, submitting homework "tijdig" means handing it in before the deadline to avoid penalties.
Etymology
The Dutch word "tijdig" derives from "tijd," meaning 'time,' combined with the suffix '-ig,' which forms adjectives. It literally means 'timely' or 'pertaining to time.' Did you know? Its roots trace back to Old Dutch and Germanic languages, emphasizing the importance of time in daily life.
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"Tijdig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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