Dutch · Numbers & Time
vandaag
today
Beginneradverb
Definition
On this present day.
Example
Vandaag is het mooi weer.
Today the weather is nice.
Etymology
'Vandaag' is a compound word from 'van' (of) and 'dag' (day), literally meaning 'of today' or 'this day'. It has evolved to represent the current date in both casual and formal contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vandaag' is used in both spoken and written forms, appropriate for any register of language and common in daily interactions in Dutch-speaking areas.