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al

already

/ɑl/adverb

Meanings

  • adverb · A1

    Before the present time or earlier than expected.

    Ben je nu al klaar met je werk?

  • determiner · A2

    The whole quantity, number, or extent of something.

    Al het geld is al uitgegeven.

  • conjunction · B1

    Even though or even if.

    Al regent het hard, we gaan toch naar buiten.

Appears in 2 scenarios

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