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Voorpret

This Dutch word literally translates as "pre-fun". Learn more below.

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May 13, 2025
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Language can be useful to shape thought. Paying attention to concepts that don’t translate directly into English can give us an insight into another society’s philosophy, sensibilities and values.

Take, for example, the Dutch word “voorpret”.

Literally translated as “pre-fun”, voorpret refers to the pleasant anticipation of a forthcoming event. Yet it’s m…

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