even
for a moment; briefly; just
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈeː.vən/
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Cultural Note
Even is extremely common in spoken Dutch and often softens requests, making them sound more casual or polite.
📝 Example Sentences
Wacht even, ik ben zo terug.
Wait a moment, I'll be right back.
Kan ik je even spreken?
Can I talk to you for a moment?