erin gaan

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “go inside of it” (i.e., into the mouth), referring to the physical act of putting food or drink in one's mouth (see erin).

Pronunciation

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Verb

erin gaan

1. (idiomatic, informal, said especially of food or drink) to be desirable, appealing, welcome at a given moment

   Een biertje zou er bij mij nu wel in gaan. ― I wouldn't say no to a beer right now. / I'm down for a beer right now.

   Dat excuus gaat er bij mij niet in. ― I don't buy that excuse.

Inflection

Conjugation of erin gaan: see gaan.