naargelang

Dutch

Etymology

Univerbation of naar + gelang.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /naːrɣəˈlɑŋ/
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Preposition

naargelang

  1. according to, depending on
    Dan verschijnt er een letter, naargelang de toets die je indrukt.
    Then a letter occurs, depending on the button you push.
  2. as, to the extent that, along
    Naargelang dat mensen ouder worden, worden ze gematigder.
    As people grow older, they become more moderate.

Usage notes

  • Often prepended by al, without meaning difference.
  • In the second sense, optionally followed by dat (that).

Synonyms

  • naar gelang

References

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