Wiktionary

altoos

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch altoos. Equivalent to al +‎ toog +‎ -s.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɑlˈtoːs/
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  • Hyphenation: al‧toos
  • Rhymes: -oːs

Adverb edit

altoos

  1. (formal) always
    Synonyms: altijd, immer, voortdurend
    Hij was een gentleman die zich altoos beleefd gedroeg.
    He was a gentleman who always behaved politely.
    De tradities van het volk werden altoos in ere gehouden.
    The traditions of the people were always honored.
    De oude dichter sprak altoos in fraaie verzen.
    The old poet always spoke in beautiful verses.

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: altoos
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