This is the 888th most frequent Dutch word.
even
The Dutch word "even" means "for a moment," "briefly," or "just" in English, depending on context.
The word 'even' here is used to convey a request for a short or brief amount of time, making the request sound polite.
Kun je even wachten?
Can you wait a moment?
The word 'even' here is used to express comparison between two objects indicating that they have equal size.
Het is even groot als een olifant.
It is equally large as an elephant.
The word 'even' here is used to imply a quick action, suggesting that there is a discussion to be done in a brief manner.