computer zegt nee

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Dutch

Etymology

Calque of English computer says no.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔmˈpju.tər ˌzɛxt ˈneː/

Phrase

computer zegt nee

  1. computer says no
    • 2008, Jeroen Driessen, “The winner takes it all: laat ons niet in ons hempie staan!”, in DA&A Magazine, volume 4, number 3, Helmond, Netherlands: Driessen groep, page 5:
      Procedures die gevolgd dienen te worden, zonder dat ze positief bijdragen aan het behalen van de doelstellingen? ‘Helaas mevrouw, maar de computer zegt nee.’
      Procedures that must be followed, without providing any positive contribution to achieving the goals? 'Sorry madam, but the computer says no.
    • 2018 May, Kristel van Teeffelen, “Krijgt de consument met de nieuwe privacywet controle over zijn data?”, in Trouw, Trouw:
      Een bedrijf mag dus niet zeggen: u krijgt geen lening, want de computer zegt nee.
      So a company is not allowed to say: we can't give you a loan, because the computer says no.