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Everyday expressions

kom op / kom maar op

What's the difference between kom op and kom maar op?

Meaning

Kom op
come on
kom maar op
bring it on

Kom op is 'come on': to hurry someone, to cheer them on, or to say 'oh, come on' when they're being ridiculous.

Add maar and it turns into a challenge: kom maar op = bring it on, let's have it. Maar softens or encourages here; it has nothing to do with 'but'.

Examples

  • Kom op, we zijn al te laat!

    Come on, we're already late!

  • Kom op, dat meen je niet.

    Oh come on, you can't be serious.

  • Nog meer vragen? Kom maar op.

    More questions? Bring it on.

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