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take for granted in Dutch

take for granted in Dutch is als vanzelfsprekend aannemen, voor lief nemen, als vanzelfsprekend beschouwen — take for granted means to stop appreciating someone or something because you assume they will always be there and always do the same for you.

take for granted in Dutch

als vanzelfsprekend aannemen
verb
(transitive, of a thing) To assume something to be true without verification or proof.
voor lief nemen
verb
(transitive, of a thing) To assume something to be true without verification or proof.
als vanzelfsprekend aannemen
verb
(transitive, idiomatic, especially of a person) To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of; to fail to appreciate, especially something one has grown heavily accustomed to; not to value or care for appropriately, out of the assumption that the person or thing not valued cannot be lost.
als vanzelfsprekend beschouwen
verb
(transitive, idiomatic, especially of a person) To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of; to fail to appreciate, especially something one has grown heavily accustomed to; not to value or care for appropriately, out of the assumption that the person or thing not valued cannot be lost.
voor lief nemen
verb
(transitive, idiomatic, especially of a person) To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of; to fail to appreciate, especially something one has grown heavily accustomed to; not to value or care for appropriately, out of the assumption that the person or thing not valued cannot be lost.

What does "take for granted" mean?

  1. verb phrase To stop appreciating someone or something because you assume they will always be there and always do the same for you.
    "After fifteen years together he had started to take her for granted."
  2. verb phrase To accept that something is true or certain without questioning or checking it.
    "I took it for granted that the meeting was still going ahead."
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take for granted in a sentence

  • After fifteen years together he had started to take her for granted.
  • Don't take your health for granted while you still have it.
  • I took it for granted that the meeting was still going ahead.
  • We take for granted that the water from the tap is safe to drink.

Similar words in Dutch

assume neglect overlook presume presuppose

Common Dutch translations

the of to and A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "take for granted" in Dutch?

"take for granted" in Dutch is als vanzelfsprekend aannemen, voor lief nemen, als vanzelfsprekend beschouwen. take for granted means: To stop appreciating someone or something because you assume they will always be there and always do the same for you.

How do you use "take for granted" in a sentence?

Example: "After fifteen years together he had started to take her for granted." In Dutch, "take for granted" is als vanzelfsprekend aannemen, voor lief nemen, als vanzelfsprekend beschouwen.

Are there other ways to say "take for granted" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "take for granted": als vanzelfsprekend aannemen, voor lief nemen, als vanzelfsprekend beschouwen.

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