What is the meaning of iets in Dutch?

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Dutch Dictionary Word Meaning of iets

1.1 a little, somewhat

Part of Speech - Dutch Dictionary word iets

iets is a Adverb. A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb

Dutch Dictionary Examples of Usage of iets

1.1 Je zou wel iets meer enthousiasme mogen tonen.
In English: You could show a little more enthusiasm.

History of iets

From Middle Dutch iet, a contraction of earlier iewet, from Old Dutch iowiht. This Old Dutch compound is formed from Old Dutch ie- 'anything' and a second constituent corresponding to Middle Dutch wicht 'being, creature', earlier meaning 'thing'. Cognate with Limburgish get, Central Franconian jet, English aught. The suffix -s is taken from Old Dutch niets whose -s is an old partitive genitive ending.

Dutch Dictionary Prnounciation of iets

/its/