No. 283 in Dutch
gelijk
Equal; right; immediately.
In a sentence
Je hebt helemaal gelijk.
You are absolutely right.
Here, 'gelijk' means 'right,' indicating that someone's opinion or statement is correct.
De klok loopt gelijk.
The clock is synchronized.
In this context, 'gelijk' signifies 'synchronized' or 'aligned in time or function.'
We vertrekken gelijk na het eten.
We leave immediately after eating.
Here, 'gelijk' is used to mean 'immediately' or 'right away,' showing immediate action.
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