No. 914 in Dutch
absoluut
Absolutely; totally; unconditionally.
In a sentence
Ik ben absoluut overtuigd van je gelijk.
I am absolutely convinced of your correctness.
Here, 'absoluut' is used as an adverb to intensify the degree of conviction, equivalent to 'completely' or 'totally'.
Dat is absoluut verboden in deze ruimte.
That is absolutely prohibited in this area.
In this instance, 'absoluut' emphasizes the strict prohibition, adding an unnegotiable element to the statement.
Heb je echt absoluut geen tijd voor mij vandaag?
Do you really have absolutely no time for me today?
Here, 'absoluut' is reinforcing the negative question, highlighting the complete lack of available time.
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