elk

Meaning

each; every

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɛlk/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch elc. Compare English each, West Frisian elk, from Proto-Germanic *aiwô (“ever, always”) + *ga- + Proto-Germanic *hwilīkaz.

Cognate with English

each

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Sentences

De woonlasten van de huurders stijgen elk jaar .

The tenants' housing costs increase every year.

Vrijwel elk product was uitverkocht in de webwinkel .

Almost every product was sold out in the webshop.

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