This is the 2789th most frequent Dutch word.
straks
"Straks" means "soon" or "later" in English.
Here, 'straks' is used to denote an action that will occur shortly in the near future.
Ik ga straks naar de winkel.
I will go to the store soon.
In this sentence, 'straks' indicates a discussion that will take place soon, emphasizing an event just ahead in time.
We zullen het straks bespreken.
We will discuss it shortly.
Here, 'straks' conveys anticipation for an upcoming event, focusing on the imminence of arrival.