dat belooft

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Calque of French ça promet.

Phrase

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dat belooft

  1. (Belgium) that bodes well!
    Synonym: dat belooft wat

Usage notes

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  • Generally used ironically.
  • In the Netherlands, this phrase is not used; instead, dat belooft wat or longer (generally ironic) phrases such as dat belooft veel goeds may be used.