This is the 8021st most frequent Dutch word.
expres
"Expres" in Dutch means "deliberately" or "intentionally."
In this sentence, 'expres' means 'on purpose' or 'intentionally'. It indicates that the action was done consciously and knowingly.
Hij heeft het expres gedaan.
He did it on purpose.
Here, 'expres' emphasizes the intentionality of leaving her bag on the table. It signifies a deliberate act.
Zij liet expres haar tas op de tafel liggen.
She intentionally left her bag on the table.
'Expres' contrasts with 'per ongeluk' (by accident) in this sentence. It questions whether the action was intentional or accidental.