Boek English File - Upper Intermediate - Les 3B

in a manner that is close

bijna, nahe

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

eigenlijk, werkelijk

in the recent period of time

recentelijk, de laatste tijd

to an extent or degree that is greater than usual

vooral, in het bijzonder

in a manner that emphasizes a particular aspect

bijzonder

on any occasion

ooit, altijd

used to emphasize a contrast

zelf, zelfs

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

moeilijk, hard

to a very small degree

bijna niet, moeilijk

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

uiteindelijk, ten slotte

up to now or the time stated

nog steeds, tot nu toe

up until the current or given time

nog, tot nu toe

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

in feite, eigenlijk

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

uiteindelijk, ten slotte

in a way that is perfect or most suitable

idealiter, bij voorkeur

in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details

basistisch, in wezen

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

blijkbaar, kennelijk

used to show that one completely agrees with something

zekerlijk, zeker

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

overduidelijk, evident

in small amounts over a long period of time

geleidelijk, langzaam

at the same time as what is being stated