المعنى
Collaborating to achieve a common goal.
خلفية ثقافية
The Dutch 'Poldermodel' is the ultimate real-world application of 'de handen ineenslaan'. It involves employers, unions, and the government sitting at one table to reach consensus. This idiom is the linguistic heartbeat of that culture. In Flanders, the phrase is also common, but they might more frequently use 'de krachten bundelen'. However, in political contexts, 'de handen ineenslaan' remains a standard formal expression. You will often hear this in sports commentary when a team that usually struggles starts working together effectively. It emphasizes the shift from individual play to collective effort. Dutch politicians frequently use this phrase when discussing EU cooperation. It signals a pragmatic approach to international relations.
Use in Job Interviews
When asked about teamwork, say: 'Ik geloof in de kracht van de handen ineenslaan.' It sounds much more professional than just 'ik werk graag samen'.
Watch the Tense
Don't forget that 'slaan' is irregular. 'We sloegen de handen ineen' (past) is very common in reports.
المعنى
Collaborating to achieve a common goal.
Use in Job Interviews
When asked about teamwork, say: 'Ik geloof in de kracht van de handen ineenslaan.' It sounds much more professional than just 'ik werk graag samen'.
Watch the Tense
Don't forget that 'slaan' is irregular. 'We sloegen de handen ineen' (past) is very common in reports.
The Polder Context
Using this phrase in a political discussion shows you understand the Dutch value of consensus.
اختبر نفسك
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'ineenslaan' in.
Vorig jaar _______ de twee bedrijven de handen ineen.
The sentence refers to 'vorig jaar' (last year), so we need the past tense plural (sloegen).
Welke zin is correct?
Kies de zin met de juiste spelling en grammatica.
The past participle 'ineengeslagen' is one word, and 'handen' must be plural.
In welke situatie is 'de handen ineenslaan' het meest gepast?
Kies de beste context.
This idiom is best for formal, goal-oriented collaborations like municipal projects.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'De concurrentie is erg sterk dit jaar.' B: 'Klopt, misschien moeten we _______ met onze partners.'
'De handen ineenslaan' means joining forces to face competition. 'Handen schudden' is just greeting, 'handen wassen' is washing hands, and 'handen vol hebben' means being busy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينVorig jaar _______ de twee bedrijven de handen ineen.
The sentence refers to 'vorig jaar' (last year), so we need the past tense plural (sloegen).
Kies de zin met de juiste spelling en grammatica.
The past participle 'ineengeslagen' is one word, and 'handen' must be plural.
Kies de beste context.
This idiom is best for formal, goal-oriented collaborations like municipal projects.
A: 'De concurrentie is erg sterk dit jaar.' B: 'Klopt, misschien moeten we _______ met onze partners.'
'De handen ineenslaan' means joining forces to face competition. 'Handen schudden' is just greeting, 'handen wassen' is washing hands, and 'handen vol hebben' means being busy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is formal to neutral. It's perfect for work, news, and official documents.
No, that would sound very strange. Use 'in het huwelijksbootje stappen' instead.
The past participle is 'ineengeslagen'. Example: 'Zij hebben de handen ineengeslagen.'
In the infinitive, it is one word: 'ineenslaan'. When conjugated, it separates: 'slaan...ineen'.
No, that makes no sense. The idiom is fixed with 'handen'.
Yes, it is standard Dutch used in both countries.
Not necessarily. It can be for a single project or a long-term alliance.
'Samenwerken' is the general verb for working together. 'De handen ineenslaan' is more idiomatic and emphasizes the act of starting a partnership.
Usually, it's positive. For negative cooperation, use 'samenspannen' (to conspire).
Yes, especially when proposing a partnership: 'Laten we de handen ineenslaan.'
عبارات ذات صلة
De krachten bundelen
synonymTo bundle forces
De koppen bij elkaar steken
similarTo put heads together
De schouders eronder zetten
builds onTo put shoulders under it
Onder één hoedje spelen
contrastTo play under one hat
Een verbond sluiten
specialized formTo close a covenant
