mijn mooiste kant
The phrase "my most beautiful side" in Dutch is mijn mooiste kant.
This phrase refers to the specific angle or part of a person's face or body that looks the best in a photo or a mirror. The word kant is used to denote a physical aspect or angle of a person, just as the English word "side" is used in this context.
What does it mean word for word?
mijn mooiste kant is composed of mijn (my), mooiste (most beautiful) and kant (side/edge).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word mooiste is the superlative form of the adjective mooi (beautiful).
Did you know?
- In a completely different context, the Dutch word kant also means 'lace', referring to the delicate fabric used in clothing.
- The Dutch word mijn is a homonym that can also mean a 'mine' used for extracting minerals or an explosive landmine.
- The word kant is used both to describe a physical side of a person and to refer to the edge of an object, such as the 'edge' of a table.
Examples in context
- Graag stel ik me voor en laat ik u mijn mooiste kant zienI would like to introduce myself and show you my most beautiful side
- Ik ontdek steeds meer mijn beste kantenI am discovering more and more of my best sides
- Dat is echt mijn mooiste kant.That is truly my most beautiful side.
- Ik probeer mijn mooiste kant te laten zien.I am trying to show my most beautiful side.
Example conversation
Lisa and Daan are taking a selfie together.
- LisaWacht, ik sta niet goed.Wait, I'm not positioned well.
- DaanHoe moet je staan, Lisa?How should you stand, Lisa?
- LisaDit is mijn mooiste kant!This is my most beautiful side!
- DaanOké, nu maak ik de foto.Okay, now I'll take the photo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kant, mijn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
