voorpret

Language: Dutch · [ˈvoːrprɛt] · Pronunciation: VOHR-pret

Meaning

the pleasure you take in something before it happens — anticipation

The story

Voor is before and pret is fun, and Dutch insists the fun before the fun counts in its own right. Studying the map weeks early is voorpret; so is setting the table long before the guests ring. English files the whole warm-up under anticipation.

The four rounds

Which language is it from?

Dutch

When does it strike?

In the week before the trip

What does it literally say?

Pre-fun

What does it mean?

The joy of looking forward to something

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