eens

This is the 52nd most frequent Dutch word.


eens

The Dutch word "eens" means "once," "sometime," or "agree" (depending on context).


In this case, 'eens' adds emphasis and makes the command gentler, akin to saying 'just' or 'please' before an imperative.

Kijk eens, daar is een vogel.

Look, there is a bird.


Here, 'eens' contributes to the verb phrase meaning 'to agree,' indicating a state of agreement.

Ben je het er niet mee eens?

Do you not agree with it?


Here, 'eens' is used to express a non-specific time, conveying a sense of 'someday' or 'once'.

Ik wil dit boek eens lezen.

I want to read this book sometime.