laat
last / final
/ˈlaːtstə/adjective
Word forms
- comparative: later (later)
- superlative: laatst (latest)
How it is spelled and how it sounds
The long vowel /aː/ is represented by 'aa' in an open syllable.
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In connected speech
In fast speech, final /t/ in 'laat maar' can be softened or elided, making it sound like 'laa maar'.
In the lessons (1 sentence)
s2-les-08 · 28Het is de laatste avond, dus dit is het moment.It's the last evening, so this is the moment.Open in lesson ↗
In the frequency dictionary
Core #280
Marked known.