Dutch · Grammar & Function Words
omdat
because
Beginnerconjunction
Definition
Used to give a reason.
Example
Ik ga naar huis omdat ik moe ben.
I go home because I am tired.
Etymology
The conjunction 'omdat' comes from the Middle Dutch 'om dat', which translates literally as 'around that'. This phrase has evolved to signify causation in contemporary usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Omdat' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken language as well as in written texts. It is widely used across different regions in the Netherlands and Belgium.