المعنى
To behave freely and without restraint.
خلفية ثقافية
The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (sobriety/down-to-earthness). 'Uit de band springen' is the necessary opposite that makes this sobriety bearable. In the South, 'uit de band springen' is deeply tied to Carnaval, where social hierarchies are temporarily overturned. The 'vrijdagmiddagborrel' (VrijMiBo) is a common time for colleagues to slightly 'uit de band springen' before the weekend. Student associations (corpsen) have a reputation for 'uit de band springen' in ways that are sometimes controversial in the media.
Use 'flink'
Add 'flink' (considerably) to sound more native: 'We zijn flink uit de band gesprongen.'
Auxiliary Verb
Always use 'zijn' in the past perfect. 'Ik heb gesprongen' sounds like you were just jumping up and down.
المعنى
To behave freely and without restraint.
Use 'flink'
Add 'flink' (considerably) to sound more native: 'We zijn flink uit de band gesprongen.'
Auxiliary Verb
Always use 'zijn' in the past perfect. 'Ik heb gesprongen' sounds like you were just jumping up and down.
The 'Doe maar normaal' rule
Remember that this phrase is powerful because the Dutch usually value being very reserved.
اختبر نفسك
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord in.
Gisteravond op het feest ______ wij flink uit de band.
The sentence refers to 'Gisteravond' (yesterday evening), so we need the past tense (Imperfectum) for 'wij'.
Welk hulpwerkwoord is correct?
Hij ___ gisteren uit de band gesprongen.
The idiom 'uit de band springen' always uses 'zijn' in the perfect tense.
In welke situatie is 'uit de band springen' het meest passend?
Kies de beste situatie:
This describes exuberant, unrestrained social behavior, which is the core meaning of the idiom.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Hoe was het personeelsfeest?' B: 'Echt leuk! Zelfs de baas ______.'
Both the imperfectum (sprong) and the perfectum (is gesprongen) can be used to describe a past event in a dialogue.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينGisteravond op het feest ______ wij flink uit de band.
The sentence refers to 'Gisteravond' (yesterday evening), so we need the past tense (Imperfectum) for 'wij'.
Hij ___ gisteren uit de band gesprongen.
The idiom 'uit de band springen' always uses 'zijn' in the perfect tense.
Kies de beste situatie:
This describes exuberant, unrestrained social behavior, which is the core meaning of the idiom.
A: 'Hoe was het personeelsfeest?' B: 'Echt leuk! Zelfs de baas ______.'
Both the imperfectum (sprong) and the perfectum (is gesprongen) can be used to describe a past event in a dialogue.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةUsually no. It's often seen as a sign that someone is having a good time and is comfortable enough to let go. However, if they do it in a very inappropriate place (like a funeral), it would be negative.
Yes, if a child is being unusually wild or playful at a party, you can use it, though it's more common for adults who have 'rules' to break.
'Losgaan' is more modern and slang-heavy. 'Uit de band springen' is a bit more classic and descriptive.
No, in this idiom, 'band' refers to a hoop or a strap, not a musical group.
عبارات ذات صلة
De bloemetjes buiten zetten
synonymTo go out and celebrate/party.
Buiten de lijntjes kleuren
similarTo be creative or break rules.
Alle remmen losgooien
similarTo let all restraints go.
Je boekje te buiten gaan
contrastTo overstep one's authority.
In het gareel lopen
contrastTo follow the rules strictly.
