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"already" in Dutch

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The Dutch translation for “already” is al.

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Examples of "already" in use

There are 55 examples of the Dutch word for "already" being used:
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They already got married. Ze waren al getrouwd.
but with every night, the space on which he swam became smaller and smaller maar met iedere nacht werd het gat, waarin het zwom, al kleiner en kleiner
He already tried five different hair-growing supplements to no avail. Hij probeerde al vijf verschillende haargroeimiddelen, maar zonder baat.
It was terribly cold, snow was falling and it was already starting to get dark. Het was snerpend koud, het sneeuwde en begon al donker te worden.
It was very cold, it was snowing and it was already getting dark; it was the last night of the year. Het was snerpend koud, het sneeuwde en begon al donker te worden; het was de laatste avond van het jaar.
I tell you the truth, although you might find it unpleasant, but that is a proof of my friendship Ik zeg je de waarheid, al vind je dit ook niet prettig, en daaraan kan men zien, wie zijn ware vrienden zijn
“Look, that is how it goes in the world now!“ said the mother of the ducklings, and she was sticking out her beak, because she also wanted the eel head. “ “Kijk, zo gaat het nu in de wereld!” zei de moeder der eendjes, en zij stak haar snavel al uit, want zij wilde de palingkop ook wel hebben.”
Have you got used to eating Japanese food yet? Ben je al gewend aan Japans eten?
I'm afraid it's too late now. Ik vrees dat het intussen al te laat is.
He had already decided that beforehand. Hij had dat van tevoren al besloten.

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Absenteeism due to illness has been increasing in our country for years.,
all the more,
but with every night, the space on which he swam became smaller and smaller,
Do you have children already?,
Fans have so far offered $ 600,000 to be able to sit down at the table with the third-richest man in the world.,
Fifteen samples have already been examined.,
Have you already brushed your hair?,
Have you already read the newspaper today?,
Have you done your assignment yet?,
Have you eaten yet?,
Have you ever traveled by plane?,
Have you got a beard already?,
Have you got used to eating Japanese food yet?,
He already tried five different hair-growing supplements to no avail.,
He had already decided that beforehand.,
He lingers for months with the delivery of the building permit, despite the positive opinion of the Consultation Committee.,
Hema has meanwhile more than 600 branches across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Luxembourg.,
I already know the answer.,
I already ordered.,
I tell you the truth, although you might find it unpleasant, but that is a proof of my friendship
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