No. 641 in Dutch
zomaar
"Zomaar" means "just like that" or "for no particular reason."
In a sentence
Hij kwam zomaar binnen zonder te kloppen.
He came in just like that without knocking.
In this context, 'zomaar' implies doing something unexpectedly or without prior notice.
Je kunt niet zomaar overal parkeren.
You cannot just park everywhere.
Here, 'zomaar' conveys the restriction or prohibition of acting carelessly or without permission.
Ik kreeg zomaar een cadeau van haar.
I received a gift from her just like that.
In this case, 'zomaar' refers to an action occurring without a specific reason or cause.
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