See also: Thans and þans

Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch t(e)hande, t(e)hant, from te (at) +‎ hand (hand), with the adverbial suffix -s. Compare Middle Low German tohant, Middle High German zehant.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tɑns/
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  • Hyphenation: thans
  • Rhymes: -ɑns

Adverb

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thans

  1. (dated or formal) now (at the present moment)

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: tans