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Dutch
Alternative forms
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Dutch namelike (adverb) and namelijc (adjective). Equivalent to naam + -e- + -lijk. Compare German nämlich and English namely
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈnaː.mə.lək/
- Hyphenation: na‧me‧lijk
Adverb
namelijk
- namely
- Used to indicate that a statement explains an earlier one.
- Synonym: immers
Franske is eten gaan kopen. Ik had dat namelijk gevraagd.- Franske went to buy food because I asked him to.
- (archaic) especially, in particular
- Synonym: met name
Descendants