A1 Proverb Neutral

Het is beter laat dan nooit.

Better late than never.

Practice it

Meaning

Doing something late is better than not.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people value time, so this phrase is a polite way to acknowledge a mistake. Similar usage, often used in a slightly more reserved tone.

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Use it to relax

Don't overthink the grammar; it's a fixed phrase.

Meaning

Doing something late is better than not.

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Use it to relax

Don't overthink the grammar; it's a fixed phrase.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct word order.

Het is ___ laat dan nooit.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: beter

The phrase is 'beter laat dan nooit'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct word order. Choose A1

Het is ___ laat dan nooit.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: beter

The phrase is 'beter laat dan nooit'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but only if you are apologizing for a delay.

Related Phrases

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Tijd is geld

contrast

Time is money

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