المعنى
To act honestly and with integrity.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is a cornerstone of the 'polder model', where consensus is reached through honest discussion. Used similarly to the Netherlands, often in administrative or legal documents. It is a standard formula in oaths taken by public officials. Used in annual reports to assure stakeholders of ethical management.
Context is Key
Only use this in formal or serious situations. It sounds very heavy in casual talk.
Dutch Directness
This phrase is a perfect example of how Dutch people value being clear about their intentions.
المعنى
To act honestly and with integrity.
Context is Key
Only use this in formal or serious situations. It sounds very heavy in casual talk.
Dutch Directness
This phrase is a perfect example of how Dutch people value being clear about their intentions.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
De rechter vroeg of hij ________ had gehandeld.
The context of a judge requires a formal expression of integrity.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the best option.
The phrase must be used with verbs of action or decision-making, not daily activities.
Match the situation to the appropriate response.
You are asked to justify a hard decision. What do you say?
This is the only formal and appropriate response for justifying a decision.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينDe rechter vroeg of hij ________ had gehandeld.
The context of a judge requires a formal expression of integrity.
Choose the best option.
The phrase must be used with verbs of action or decision-making, not daily activities.
You are asked to justify a hard decision. What do you say?
This is the only formal and appropriate response for justifying a decision.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةNo, it is too formal. Use 'eerlijk gezegd' (honestly) instead.
Mostly, but it can be used in any serious professional or personal decision.
No, it means your intentions were good, even if the outcome was wrong.
عبارات ذات صلة
Naar beste weten
similarTo the best of one's knowledge
Met een gerust hart
similarWith a peaceful heart
Eerlijk duurt het langst
similarHonesty lasts the longest
Met open vizier
similarWith an open visor
