المعنى
Considering the current situation or context.
خلفية ثقافية
Reflects the 'nuchterheid' (sobriety) of the Dutch. It's a way to be positive without being 'over the top'. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common but might be used with a slightly softer tone in social contexts. In Dutch corporate life, this phrase is used to manage expectations during quarterly reviews. It is the 'safe' phrase for Dutch medical professionals to avoid giving false hope while acknowledging progress.
The 'Safe' Answer
If you don't want to go into detail about a problem, just say 'Het gaat wel, gezien de omstandigheden.' It's a polite way to end that line of questioning.
Word Order
Don't forget to flip the subject and verb if you start your sentence with this phrase!
المعنى
Considering the current situation or context.
The 'Safe' Answer
If you don't want to go into detail about a problem, just say 'Het gaat wel, gezien de omstandigheden.' It's a polite way to end that line of questioning.
Word Order
Don't forget to flip the subject and verb if you start your sentence with this phrase!
Don't Overuse
If you use it when there are no obvious problems, you might sound like you are hiding something or being overly dramatic.
اختبر نفسك
Vul de juiste vorm van het woord 'zien' in om de vaste uitdrukking te voltooien.
________ de omstandigheden is het een wonder dat we hebben gewonnen.
The fixed phrase always uses the past participle 'Gezien'.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de zin met de juiste woordvolgorde.
When a sentence starts with an adverbial phrase like 'Gezien de omstandigheden', inversion occurs (verb before subject).
In welke situatie is 'gezien de omstandigheden' het meest gepast?
Match de context met de uitspraak.
The phrase implies there are difficult factors to consider, such as an illness.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Hoe gaat het met je vader na de operatie? B: ________, gaat het eigenlijk heel goed.
'Gezien de omstandigheden' is the standard way to provide a medical update.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين________ de omstandigheden is het een wonder dat we hebben gewonnen.
The fixed phrase always uses the past participle 'Gezien'.
Kies de zin met de juiste woordvolgorde.
When a sentence starts with an adverbial phrase like 'Gezien de omstandigheden', inversion occurs (verb before subject).
Match de context met de uitspraak.
The phrase implies there are difficult factors to consider, such as an illness.
A: Hoe gaat het met je vader na de operatie? B: ________, gaat het eigenlijk heel goed.
'Gezien de omstandigheden' is the standard way to provide a medical update.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةNo, it's perfectly fine for friends, especially when discussing health or work stress. It sounds mature and balanced.
Yes, they are interchangeable, but 'omstandigheden' sounds slightly more idiomatic and 'Dutch'.
Because it functions as a preposition here, not an adjective. Prepositions in Dutch don't get extra endings.
Technically yes, but it almost always implies a challenge or a negative context that makes the result more impressive.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'ondanks de gunstige omstandigheden' (despite the favorable circumstances) would be the logical flip.
عبارات ذات صلة
Gegeven de situatie
synonymGiven the situation.
Gezien het feit dat
builds onGiven the fact that...
Ondanks alles
similarDespite everything.
In het licht van
similarIn light of...
