296. Uitermate

extremely, greatly, exceedingly [adverb] ['ui-tur-maa-tu']

"Uitermate" is good candidate to bring some variation in your Dutch. Try to use it as a substitute for "heel erg" (as an adverb).

Examples:
- "Ik heb uitermate genoten van de gezellige avond uit!"
("I greatly enjoyed the nice evening out!")

- "Ik denk dat Frank een uitermate geschikte kandidaat is voor deze functie."
("I think that Frank is an extremely suitable candidate for this position.")

- "Wij zijn uitermate geschokt door het plotseling overlijden van…"
("We are extremely shocked by the sudden death of…" Literally: "…by the sudden decease of…")

- "Ben je al buiten geweest? Het is uitermate lekker weer!"
("Have you already been outside? It is exceedingly pleasant weather!")

Related words:
- "Bijzonder": [adverb] extraordinarily.
- "Enorm": [adverb] enormously.

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