thans

See also: Thans and þans

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch t(e)hande, t(e)hant, from te (“at”) +‎ hand (“hand”), with the adverbial suffix -s. Compare Middle Low German tohant, Middle High German zehant.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɑns/
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  • Hyphenation: thans
  • Rhymes: -ɑns

Adverb

thans

  1. (dated or formal) now (at the present moment)

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: tans
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