namelijk — meaning in English

English meaning

• namely adv Used to introduce something more specific right after a general statement — "that is to say."

Senses

namelijk is used for these senses in English:

• namely Specifically; that is to say.
• that is (conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation
• to wit (formal) That is to say; namely; specifically.

Related Dutch words