altoos

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch altoos. Equivalent to al +‎ toog +‎ -s.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑlˈtoːs/
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  • Hyphenation: al‧toos
  • Rhymes: -oːs

Adverb

altoos

  1. (formal) always
    Synonyms: altijd, immer, voortdurend
    Hij was een gentleman die zich altoos beleefd gedroeg.
    He was a gentleman who always behaved politely.
    De tradities van het volk werden altoos in ere gehouden.
    The traditions of the people were always honored.
    De oude dichter sprak altoos in fraaie verzen.
    The old poet always spoke in beautiful verses.

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: altoos