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B1 noun 8 دقيقة للقراءة

bespreking

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح bespreking في 30 ثانية

الشرح bespreking in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'bespreking' means a meeting. You might hear it when someone says they are busy. It is a 'de-word'. Example: 'Ik heb een bespreking.' (I have a meeting). You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet. Just remember that it is a formal word for talking with people at work or school. If your teacher says, 'De bespreking van het boek,' they mean they are going to talk about the book with the class. It is a long word, but you can break it down: be-sprek-ing. It sounds like 'be-spray-king'.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'bespreking' in simple sentences about your day. You should know that it is often used with the verb 'hebben' (to have) or 'gaan naar' (to go to). You can also use it in the plural: 'besprekingen'. You might use it to explain why you are late or why you cannot talk on the phone: 'Sorry, ik zit in een bespreking.' This is a very useful phrase for the workplace. You also learn that 'boekbespreking' is a common word in school settings for a book report or discussion.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you should understand the difference between a 'bespreking' and a 'gesprek'. You know that a 'bespreking' has a specific purpose or topic. You can use common collocations like 'een bespreking voeren' (to conduct a discussion) or 'een bespreking inplannen' (to schedule a meeting). You are also familiar with compound words like 'werkbespreking' or 'projectbespreking'. You can describe the meeting using basic adjectives: 'Het was een interessante bespreking.' You understand that in a 'bespreking', people usually try to reach a conclusion or review information.

At the B2 level, you use 'bespreking' with more precision and better grammar. You understand nuances like 'nabespreking' (debriefing) or 'voorbespreking' (preparatory meeting). You can participate in a 'bespreking' and use the word to refer back to points made: 'Zoals we in de bespreking hebben vastgesteld...' (As we established in the meeting...). You also recognize 'bespreking' in the context of literary or film criticism, where it serves as a synonym for a detailed review. Your vocabulary includes related verbs like 'onderhandelen' (to negotiate) which often happen during a 'bespreking'.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you can use 'bespreking' in formal academic or professional writing. You understand its role in the Dutch 'poldermodel' of consensus-seeking. You can discuss the 'bespreking van de resultaten' in a scientific paper or a complex business report. You are aware of the subtle differences between 'bespreking', 'overleg', 'beraad', and 'discours'. You can use the word in idiomatic ways and understand when it is being used ironically or to downplay a significant confrontation. You can also lead a 'bespreking' and use the terminology of chairing a meeting ('voorzitten').

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of 'bespreking'. You understand its etymological roots and how it functions in high-level legal or political discourse. You can analyze a 'bespreking' for its rhetorical strategies. You know rare compounds and can use the word in stylistic variations. You understand the historical context of 'besprekingen' in Dutch society, such as the 'Troonrede-bespreking'. You can use the word to convey authority or to frame a complex set of interactions in a single, precise noun. Your usage is flawless in both spoken and written forms, regardless of the complexity of the subject matter.

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bespreking في 30 ثانية

A formal or structured meeting to discuss a specific topic.
A critical review of a book, film, or other work.
Commonly used in business (meetings) and education (reports).
Derived from the verb 'bespreken' (to discuss).

The Dutch word bespreking is a fundamental noun that translates most commonly to 'meeting,' 'discussion,' or 'review.' It is derived from the verb bespreken, which means 'to discuss' or 'to talk through.' In the Dutch language, a bespreking is typically a structured event or a purposeful interaction where information is exchanged, decisions are made, or a specific topic is analyzed in depth. Unlike a casual gesprek (conversation), a bespreking usually implies a degree of formality or a pre-defined objective. You will encounter this word daily in professional environments, educational settings, and in the media when critics analyze books or films.

Professional Context: In a Dutch office, a bespreking is the standard term for a business meeting. It can be a brief check-in or a lengthy strategic session. For example, 'De wekelijkse bespreking' refers to the weekly meeting where team progress is evaluated.
Critical Analysis: In journalism and academia, the word refers to a review or a critique. A 'boekbespreking' is a book review, often used in schools for book reports or in newspapers for literary criticism.

Ik heb vanmiddag een belangrijke bespreking met mijn manager over het nieuwe project.

Understanding the nuance of this word requires looking at its components. The prefix 'be-' often indicates that an action is directed toward an object or is performed thoroughly. Thus, while 'spreken' is simply 'to speak,' 'bespreken' is to speak about something comprehensively. Consequently, a bespreking is the result of that thorough speaking. It is more focused than a mere chat but slightly less formal than a conferentie or a symposium. In a medical context, a 'nabespreking' is a follow-up discussion after a procedure or treatment, highlighting how the word adapts to signify the 'review' aspect of communication.

De bespreking van de jaarcijfers duurde veel langer dan we hadden verwacht.

Evaluation: When a teacher evaluates a student's performance, they might call it a 'bespreking van het resultaat'. It implies a two-way dialogue about the work.

Culturally, the Dutch value efficiency in their besprekingen. They often follow an agenda (agenda) and expect participants to come prepared. The term 'voorbespreking' (pre-discussion) is also common, referring to a meeting held to prepare for a larger, more formal meeting. This shows how deeply the concept of structured discussion is embedded in Dutch organizational culture. Whether you are reviewing a film or planning a budget, the bespreking is the vehicle for clarity and consensus.

Using bespreking correctly involves understanding its role as a feminine noun (though in modern Dutch, the distinction between masculine and feminine is often blurred into 'de-words'). It takes the definite article de and the indefinite article een. Because it is a count noun, the plural form is besprekingen. When you are 'in' a meeting, you use the preposition in: 'Ik zit in een bespreking.' If you are going 'to' a meeting, you use naar: 'Ik ga naar een bespreking.'

Tijdens de bespreking hebben we alle agendapunten behandeld.

Verb Pairings: Common verbs used with bespreking include houden (to hold), leiden (to lead/chair), bijwonen (to attend), and plannen (to plan).

In compound words, bespreking often acts as the second element to specify what is being discussed. For example, a 'loonsbespreking' is a salary negotiation/discussion, and a 'werkbespreking' is a work-related meeting. Note the 's' linker in many of these compounds. When describing the quality of a meeting, you can use adjectives like 'vruchtbare' (fruitful), 'vermoeiende' (tiring), or 'korte' (short). For instance, 'Het was een zeer vruchtbare bespreking' indicates that progress was made.

Kunnen we een bespreking inplannen voor volgende week dinsdag?

Another important usage is in the context of reviews. If you are writing a review of a restaurant, you might call it a 'recensie,' but the act of discussing its merits in a group is a 'bespreking.' In schools, students often give a 'mondelinge bespreking' (oral presentation/discussion) of a topic. This versatility makes it a high-frequency word. Remember that if you want to say 'the discussion of the problem,' you say 'de bespreking van het probleem,' using the preposition 'van' to link the noun to its subject.

You will hear bespreking most frequently in the corporate world of the Netherlands and Flanders. If you walk through a Dutch office building, you will see signs for 'bespreekruimte' (meeting room). Receptionists will often tell callers, 'Hij is momenteel in bespreking,' which is the standard way to say someone is currently in a meeting and cannot take a call. This phrase is so common that it is almost a fixed idiom in business etiquette.

Sorry, de directeur is nog in bespreking; kunt u over een uur terugbellen?

Media and Arts: On the radio or in podcasts, hosts will introduce a 'boekbespreking' or 'filmbespreking' where they invite critics to talk about new releases.

In the medical and psychological fields, doctors and therapists use the word during 'casuïstiekbesprekingen,' where they discuss specific patient cases with colleagues. In the construction industry, a 'bouwbespreking' is a meeting on-site to discuss the progress of a building project. The word is ubiquitous because it perfectly captures the Dutch preference for 'overleg' (consultation) and 'polderen' (the Dutch model of consensus-seeking). It is the verbal engine of the Dutch decision-making process.

Na de bespreking gaan we meestal samen lunchen.

In academic settings, you'll hear it during 'werkcolleges' or seminars. A professor might say, 'Laten we overgaan tot de bespreking van het huiswerk.' Here, it signifies a transition from lecturing to active dialogue. In sports, a coach will have a 'tactische bespreking' (tactical briefing) with the team before a match. In all these contexts, the common thread is a focused, goal-oriented conversation about a specific subject.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing bespreking with gesprek. While both involve talking, a gesprek is a general conversation or a talk, whereas a bespreking is a structured meeting or a review of a specific topic. If you tell your boss, 'Ik wil een gesprek met je,' it might sound like you have a personal issue to discuss. If you say, 'Ik wil een bespreking met je,' it sounds like you want to discuss a project or work task.

Fout: Ik heb een bespreking met mijn vriendin over de vakantie. (Te formeel)

Meeting vs. Appointment: Do not confuse bespreking with afspraak. An afspraak is an appointment (like with a dentist). A bespreking is the meeting itself where things are discussed.

Another mistake involves the plural. Remember it is 'besprekingen,' not 'besprekings.' Also, pay attention to the article. It is always 'de bespreking,' never 'het bespreking.' Learners often struggle with the 'be-' prefix, sometimes using 'spreking' (which is not a word) or 'gesprek' when they mean a formal review. In the context of reviews, learners often use 'review' (the English word), which is common in marketing, but 'bespreking' or 'recensie' is much more natural in standard Dutch.

Goed: We hebben een bespreking over de nieuwe marketingstrategie.

Finally, watch out for the verb bespreken. You 'bespreekt' a topic, but you 'houdt' a bespreking. Using 'maken' (to make) with 'bespreking' is a common anglicism ('to make a meeting'). In Dutch, you 'plannen' (plan) or 'organiseren' (organize) a meeting. Being aware of these collocations will make your Dutch sound significantly more native and professional.

Dutch has several words that overlap with bespreking, and choosing the right one depends on the context and the level of formality. The most common synonym in a business context is vergadering. A vergadering is usually more formal, often involves more people, and follows a strict agenda with a chairperson and minutes. A bespreking can be smaller and more focused on a single issue.

Overleg: This word emphasizes the act of consultation or coordination. 'In overleg met' means 'in consultation with'. It is often used for the process of reaching an agreement.
Bijeenkomst: A more general term for a gathering or meeting. It doesn't necessarily imply a discussion; it could just be a social gathering or a presentation.

In plaats van een formele vergadering, kozen ze voor een informele bespreking bij de koffieautomaat.

If the discussion is specifically about evaluating a book, film, or play, recensie is a strong alternative. While bespreking focuses on the act of talking about it, recensie refers specifically to the published critique. Another word is debat, which is used when there are opposing views and a formal structure for arguing those views. For a very quick, informal talk, the Dutch use the word babbeltje or praatje, which are much lighter than a bespreking.

Het overleg tussen de vakbonden en de werkgevers was moeizaam.

Lastly, consider conferentie or beraad. Beraad is a more archaic or formal word for deliberation, often used in legal or high-level political contexts (e.g., 'crisisberaad'). Conferentie is used for large-scale international or academic meetings. By choosing between these synonyms, you can precisely convey the tone and purpose of the interaction you are describing.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The suffix '-ing' in Dutch turns a verb into a noun indicating the action or the result of that action, much like '-ing' or '-tion' in English. This is a very productive pattern in Dutch.

دليل النطق

UK /bəˈspreːkɪŋ/

US /bəˈspreɪkɪŋ/

The primary stress is on the second syllable: be-SPRE-king.

يتقافى مع

tekening rekening vereniging ervaring verklaring uitvoering ontspanning inspanning

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing the 'be-' like 'bee' (it should be a short schwa).
Pronouncing the 'g' at the end as a hard 'g' (it is a soft, nasal 'ng' in Dutch).
Making the 'e' too short like 'bet' (it must be long like 'spray').
Stress on the first syllable.
Dropping the 'n' in the 'ng' sound.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

The word is long but follows standard Dutch spelling rules. Easily recognizable in context.

الكتابة 3/5

Requires remembering the 'be-' prefix and the '-ing' suffix, plus the plural '-en'.

التحدث 3/5

The long 'e' and the 'ng' sound can be tricky for beginners to get perfectly.

الاستماع 2/5

Distinctive sound pattern makes it easy to pick out in a sentence.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

spreken gesprek met over de

تعلّم لاحقاً

vergadering overleg notulen agenda besluiten

متقدم

beraadslaging exegese discours conferentie

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Noun Suffix -ing

Bespreken (verb) -> Bespreking (noun). The suffix -ing creates a noun from a verb.

Compound Nouns

Boek + Bespreking = Boekbespreking. Dutch combines nouns to create specific meanings.

Prepositional Objects

Een bespreking OVER iets. Use 'over' to indicate the topic of discussion.

Definite Article 'De'

De bespreking. Feminine/Masculine nouns take 'de' in the singular.

Pluralization with -en

Bespreking + en = Besprekingen. Most nouns ending in -ing take -en in the plural.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

De bespreking is om tien uur.

The meeting is at ten o'clock.

Simple subject-verb-complement structure.

Ik heb een bespreking.

I have a meeting.

Use of the indefinite article 'een'.

Is de bespreking klaar?

Is the meeting finished?

Question form using inversion.

De bespreking is hier.

The meeting is here.

Locative adverb 'hier'.

Zij gaat naar de bespreking.

She is going to the meeting.

Preposition 'naar' for direction.

Wij hebben een korte bespreking.

We have a short meeting.

Adjective 'korte' before the noun.

Wie is bij de bespreking?

Who is at the meeting?

Interrogative pronoun 'wie'.

De bespreking is belangrijk.

The meeting is important.

Predicate adjective 'belangrijk'.

Ik kan nu niet praten, ik zit in een bespreking.

I can't talk now, I'm in a meeting.

The phrase 'in een bespreking zitten' is idiomatic for being in a meeting.

Hoe was je bespreking vanmorgen?

How was your meeting this morning?

Compound adverb 'vanmorgen'.

We hebben morgen een bespreking over het werk.

We have a meeting about work tomorrow.

Preposition 'over' to indicate the topic.

De bespreking duurde twee uur.

The meeting lasted two hours.

Past tense of 'duren' (duurde).

Zij hebben veel besprekingen deze week.

They have many meetings this week.

Plural form 'besprekingen'.

De leraar geeft een bespreking van de toets.

The teacher is giving a review of the test.

Genitive construction using 'van de'.

Kunnen we de bespreking verzetten naar vrijdag?

Can we move the meeting to Friday?

Modal verb 'kunnen' with the infinitive 'verzetten'.

Er is een bespreking in kamer 4.

There is a meeting in room 4.

Expletive 'er' to introduce a subject.

Tijdens de bespreking maakten we duidelijke afspraken.

During the meeting, we made clear agreements.

Preposition 'tijdens' followed by the definite article.

De wekelijkse bespreking is altijd op maandagochtend.

The weekly meeting is always on Monday morning.

Adjective 'wekelijkse' derived from 'week'.

Ik moet me voorbereiden op de bespreking van vanmiddag.

I need to prepare for this afternoon's meeting.

Reflexive verb 'zich voorbereiden op'.

De bespreking van het nieuwe boek was erg positief.

The review of the new book was very positive.

Noun phrase used as a subject.

Wie leidt de bespreking vandaag?

Who is leading the meeting today?

Verb 'leiden' meaning to lead or chair.

We hadden een korte nabespreking na het evenement.

We had a short debriefing after the event.

Compound noun 'nabespreking' (after-discussion).

De bespreking verliep soepel en efficiënt.

The meeting went smoothly and efficiently.

Verb 'verlopen' (to proceed/go).

Heb je de notulen van de laatste bespreking gelezen?

Have you read the minutes of the last meeting?

Perfect tense 'heb gelezen'.

De bespreking van de begroting leidde tot veel discussie.

The discussion of the budget led to much debate.

Verb 'leiden tot' (to lead to).

Er volgt een uitgebreide bespreking van de resultaten in het rapport.

An extensive discussion of the results in the report follows.

Inversion with 'er' and the verb 'volgen'.

De film kreeg een lovende bespreking in de krant.

The film received a glowing review in the newspaper.

Adjective 'lovende' (praising/glowing).

Na een urenlange bespreking bereikten ze eindelijk een compromis.

After a hours-long meeting, they finally reached a compromise.

Compound adjective 'urenlange'.

De technische bespreking werd uitgesteld vanwege een storing.

The technical discussion was postponed due to a malfunction.

Passive voice 'werd uitgesteld'.

Het is essentieel dat iedereen deelneemt aan de bespreking.

It is essential that everyone participates in the discussion.

Subordinate clause starting with 'dat'.

Zijn bespreking van het probleem was nogal oppervlakkig.

His discussion of the problem was rather superficial.

Adverb 'nogal' (rather).

We moeten de details in een aparte bespreking behandelen.

We need to handle the details in a separate meeting.

Modal 'moeten' with the infinitive 'behandelen'.

De kritische bespreking van zijn proefschrift was zeer diepgaand.

The critical review of his thesis was very profound.

Complex noun phrase with multiple modifiers.

De bespreking spitste zich toe op de juridische implicaties van het contract.

The discussion focused on the legal implications of the contract.

Reflexive verb 'zich toespitsen op' (to focus on).

Er ontstond commotie tijdens de bespreking van de nieuwe wetgeving.

Commotion arose during the discussion of the new legislation.

Verb 'ontstaan' (to arise/emerge).

Een grondige bespreking van de risico's is onvermijdelijk.

A thorough discussion of the risks is inevitable.

Adjective 'grondige' (thorough).

De bespreking van de ethische aspecten bleef helaas achterwege.

The discussion of the ethical aspects unfortunately did not take place.

Idiomatic phrase 'achterwege blijven'.

In de literaire bespreking werd de auteur geprezen om haar stijl.

In the literary review, the author was praised for her style.

Passive voice in the past tense.

De onderlinge bespreking leidde tot een nieuw inzicht.

The mutual discussion led to a new insight.

Adjective 'onderlinge' (mutual/among each other).

Zij voerden een indringende bespreking over de toekomst van het bedrijf.

They conducted a searching/penetrating discussion about the company's future.

Verb 'voeren' (to conduct/carry out).

De exegese van de tekst vereist een nauwgezette bespreking van elke passage.

The exegesis of the text requires a meticulous discussion of every passage.

Use of academic vocabulary like 'exegese' and 'nauwgezette'.

De bespreking in de ministerraad was onderworpen aan strikte geheimhouding.

The discussion in the council of ministers was subject to strict secrecy.

Passive construction 'onderworpen aan'.

Zijn bespreking van de fenomenologie getuigt van een grote eruditie.

His discussion of phenomenology bears witness to great erudition.

Verb 'getuigen van' (to testify to/bear witness to).

De bespreking van de motie werd door de kamervoorzitter verdaagd.

The discussion of the motion was adjourned by the speaker of the house.

Formal verb 'verdagen' (to adjourn).

Een louter zakelijke bespreking volstond niet om de plooien glad te strijken.

A purely business-like discussion was not enough to iron out the wrinkles (resolve differences).

Idiom 'plooien gladstrijken'.

De bespreking van de causale verbanden bleek een heikel punt.

The discussion of the causal links proved to be a thorny issue.

Adjective 'heikel' (thorny/delicate).

In de nabespreking werd de tactische futiliteit van de aanval onderkend.

In the debriefing, the tactical futility of the attack was recognized.

Use of abstract nouns like 'futiliteit'.

De bespreking van de metaforiek in het gedicht was uiterst verhelderend.

The discussion of the imagery in the poem was extremely enlightening.

Adverb 'uiterst' (extremely).

المرادفات

vergadering overleg bijeenkomst recensie debat dialoog beraad conferentie

الأضداد

stilzwijgen negeren monoloog geheimhouding

تلازمات شائعة

een bespreking voeren

een bespreking inplannen

in bespreking zijn

wekelijkse bespreking

bespreking van de resultaten

een bespreking bijwonen

een bespreking leiden

vruchtbare bespreking

technische bespreking

een bespreking uitstellen

العبارات الشائعة

In bespreking

— Currently busy in a meeting and unable to be disturbed.

Hij is in bespreking, kan ik een boodschap noteren?

Boekbespreking

— A book review or a school presentation about a book.

Ik moet een boekbespreking houden voor Nederlands.

Werkbespreking

— A meeting specifically about work tasks and progress.

De werkbespreking is verzet naar morgenochtend.

Nabespreking

— A follow-up discussion or debriefing after an event.

De nabespreking van de wedstrijd was erg kritisch.

Voorbespreking

— A preparatory meeting before a main event.

We hebben een korte voorbespreking nodig.

Casusbespreking

— A discussion of a specific case (often in medicine or law).

Tijdens de casusbespreking leerden we veel.

Bespreking van de dag

— The topic or review that is currently being focused on.

Dat is de bespreking van de dag op sociale media.

Ter bespreking

— Up for discussion or on the agenda.

Dit punt ligt nu ter bespreking voor.

Een bespreking aangaan

— To enter into or start a discussion.

Zij wilden de bespreking niet aangaan.

Bespreking van de jaarcijfers

— The annual meeting to discuss financial results.

De bespreking van de jaarcijfers was positief.

يُخلط عادةً مع

bespreking vs Gesprek

A 'gesprek' is a general conversation. A 'bespreking' is a focused meeting or review.

bespreking vs Afspraak

An 'afspraak' is an appointment (the time/date). A 'bespreking' is the actual discussion.

bespreking vs Reservering

You make a 'reservering' at a restaurant, not a 'bespreking' (though 'bespreken' can sometimes mean to reserve in older Dutch, it's rare now).

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"In bespreking zijn"

— To be occupied in a meeting (standard business idiom).

U kunt hem niet storen, hij is in bespreking.

formal/neutral

"Iets ter bespreking voorleggen"

— To present something for discussion to a group.

Ik wil dit voorstel graag ter bespreking voorleggen.

formal

"Een bespreking achter gesloten deuren"

— A private discussion not open to the public.

De bespreking vond plaats achter gesloten deuren.

neutral

"Geen bespreking dulden"

— To not allow any discussion or disagreement (authoritarian).

Zijn besluit duldde geen verdere bespreking.

formal

"Iets in bespreking nemen"

— To officially start considering or discussing a proposal.

De commissie zal de nieuwe plannen in bespreking nemen.

formal

"Een diepgaande bespreking"

— A very thorough and detailed discussion.

We hebben een diepgaande bespreking nodig over dit thema.

neutral

"Bespreking van de stand van zaken"

— A status update meeting.

Laten we beginnen met de bespreking van de stand van zaken.

professional

"Een mondelinge bespreking"

— An oral review or discussion (often academic).

De mondelinge bespreking van het examen is morgen.

neutral

"Een kritische bespreking"

— A review that evaluates both pros and cons.

Zijn werk kreeg een kritische bespreking in de media.

neutral

"Bespreking onder vier ogen"

— A private discussion between two people.

Ik wil graag een bespreking onder vier ogen met u.

neutral

سهل الخلط

bespreking vs Vergadering

Both mean 'meeting'.

A 'vergadering' is typically larger, more formal, and follows a multi-point agenda. A 'bespreking' is often smaller and topic-specific.

De directievergadering was lang, maar onze projectbespreking was kort.

bespreking vs Recensie

Both can mean 'review'.

A 'recensie' is the written or published critique. A 'bespreking' is the act of discussing the work, which can be oral or written.

Ik schreef een recensie na onze boekbespreking.

bespreking vs Bijeenkomst

Both involve people meeting.

A 'bijeenkomst' is a general gathering. A 'bespreking' always implies a specific topic is being talked about.

De bijeenkomst was gezellig, maar er was geen formele bespreking.

bespreking vs Consult

Both involve professional talk.

A 'consult' is specifically with a professional like a doctor or lawyer for advice. A 'bespreking' is more collaborative.

Na het consult met de advocaat hadden we een interne bespreking.

bespreking vs Interview

Both are structured talks.

An 'interview' is one person asking questions to another. A 'bespreking' is a group discussion.

Het interview werd gevolgd door een korte bespreking van de antwoorden.

أنماط الجُمل

De [noun] is [adjective].

De bespreking is goed.

Ik heb een [noun] over [topic].

Ik heb een bespreking over de vakantie.

Tijdens de [noun] hebben we [verb].

Tijdens de bespreking hebben we veel gelachen.

De [noun] leidde tot [result].

De bespreking leidde tot een nieuw plan.

Een [adjective] [noun] van [object] is [adjective].

Een grondige bespreking van de feiten is noodzakelijk.

In de [noun] werd de [abstract noun] [verb].

In de nabespreking werd de complexiteit onderkend.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

bespreker (reviewer/discussant)

bespreekruimte (meeting room)

nabespreking (debriefing)

voorbespreking (prep meeting)

boekbespreking (book review)

الأفعال

bespreken (to discuss)

afspreken (to agree/meet)

spreken (to speak)

uitspreken (to pronounce/express)

الصفات

bespreekbaar (discussable/open for discussion)

onbespreekbaar (taboo/not open for discussion)

مرتبط

gesprek

spraak

spreekwoord

toespraak

tegenspraak

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

High, especially in professional and educational contexts.

أخطاء شائعة

Ik heb een bespreking met de tandarts. → Ik heb een afspraak met de tandarts.
Use 'afspraak' for appointments with professionals like doctors or hairdressers. 'Bespreking' is for discussing topics.
De bespreking van de boek was goed. → De bespreking van het boek was goed.
Remember that 'boek' is a 'het-word', so it must be 'van het boek'.
Ik maak een bespreking voor morgen. → Ik plan een bespreking in voor morgen.
In Dutch, you 'plan in' or 'organiseer' a meeting, you don't 'make' it.
We hebben veel besprekings. → We hebben veel besprekingen.
The plural of nouns ending in -ing is almost always -en.
Het bespreking was interessant. → De bespreking was interessant.
'Bespreking' is a de-word.

نصائح

Use in Business

Always use 'bespreking' or 'overleg' when referring to professional meetings. It sounds more natural and goal-oriented than 'gesprek'.

Compounds

Don't be afraid to create compound words! If you are discussing a project, call it a 'projectbespreking'. Dutch loves combining nouns.

The 'ng' sound

Make sure the 'ng' at the end is nasal and soft. Do not add a hard 'k' or 'g' sound at the very end.

Consensus

In a Dutch 'bespreking', expect to be asked for your opinion. The goal is often to reach a collective agreement rather than just receiving orders.

Academic context

In university, 'bespreking' is often used for the section of a paper where you interpret your results. It's the 'Discussion' section.

Email Etiquette

When inviting someone, write: 'Zullen we een bespreking inplannen om dit te bespreken?' (Shall we schedule a meeting to discuss this?)

Punctuality

If a 'bespreking' is set for 10:00, be there at 09:55. Punctuality is highly valued in Dutch meeting culture.

The 'be-' prefix

Learn other 'be-' verbs like 'begrijpen' or 'betalen'. This will help you recognize the structure of 'bespreking' more easily.

Context Clues

If you hear 'in bespreking', look at the person's surroundings. If they are in an office or on a phone, they are busy.

Adjective use

Use 'kort' (short) or 'uitgebreid' (extensive) to describe your 'bespreking'. It adds detail to your speech.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'be-' as 'about' and 'sprek' as 'speak'. A 'bespreking' is a 'speaking about' something. It ends in '-ing' just like 'meeting'.

ربط بصري

Imagine a group of people sitting around a table with a 'BE' logo on their 'SPRE'adsheets. They are in a 'bespreking'.

Word Web

Agenda Vergadering Notulen Discussie Bespreken Kantoor Review Overleg

تحدٍّ

Try to use 'bespreking' in three different ways today: once for a work meeting, once for a book/movie review, and once to say you are busy ('in bespreking').

أصل الكلمة

The word 'bespreking' is formed from the Dutch verb 'bespreken' and the suffix '-ing'. 'Bespreken' comes from the prefix 'be-' and the root verb 'spreken' (to speak).

المعنى الأصلي: To speak thoroughly about something or to address something in speech.

Germanic (Dutch, related to German 'Besprechung').

السياق الثقافي

There are no major sensitivities, but calling a casual chat a 'bespreking' can sound overly formal or even sarcastic.

In English, we might use 'meeting', 'discussion', or 'review' depending on the situation. Dutch uses 'bespreking' for all of these, making it a very versatile word for learners.

Boekbespreking - A staple of Dutch primary and secondary education. De Bespreking - Often a title of review columns in newspapers like NRC or Volkskrant. In Bespreking - A common sign seen on office doors or status updates.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

Office/Business

In bespreking zijn
De notulen van de bespreking
Een bespreking inplannen
De wekelijkse bespreking

Education

Een boekbespreking houden
De bespreking van de toets
Een mondelinge bespreking
De nabespreking van de stage

Media/Arts

Een kritische bespreking
Filmbespreking in de krant
Literaire bespreking
Bespreking van het concert

Medical

Patiëntenbespreking
Casusbespreking
Nabespreking van de operatie
In bespreking met de specialist

Sports

Tactische bespreking
Nabespreking van de wedstrijd
Voorbespreking van het seizoen
Bespreking met de coach

بدايات محادثة

"Hoe verliep de bespreking met de nieuwe klant vanmorgen?"

"Zullen we een korte bespreking inplannen voor dit project?"

"Wat vond je van de bespreking van die nieuwe film in de krant?"

"Wie gaat de bespreking van de jaarcijfers dit jaar leiden?"

"Heb je tijd voor een korte bespreking onder vier ogen?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Beschrijf een belangrijke bespreking die je onlangs hebt bijgewoond. Wat was het doel en wat was het resultaat?

Waarom zijn besprekingen volgens jou belangrijk in een professionele omgeving? Kunnen we ook zonder?

Schrijf een korte bespreking van je favoriete boek of film. Waarom zou je het anderen aanraden?

Hoe bereid jij je meestal voor op een belangrijke bespreking? Heb je vaste gewoontes?

Reflecteer op een bespreking die niet goed verliep. Wat ging er mis en hoe had het beter gekund?

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Not necessarily, but it is more structured than a 'gesprek'. You can have a 'bespreking' with a friend about a holiday plan, but it sounds more serious than just 'praten over de vakantie'. In a work context, it is the standard neutral term for a meeting.

The plural is 'besprekingen'. For example: 'Ik heb vandaag drie besprekingen op mijn agenda staan.' You simply add '-en' to the singular noun.

In modern Dutch, it is much better to use 'reservering'. While 'een tafel bespreken' (to book a table) was used in the past, it now sounds quite old-fashioned. Stick to 'reserveren' for bookings.

If you see 'in bespreking' on a phone screen or hear it from a receptionist, it means the person is currently on another call or in a meeting and cannot be reached. It's the Dutch equivalent of 'busy'.

You say 'boekbespreking'. This is a common compound word. You can also use 'recensie', but 'boekbespreking' is very common in schools and literary circles.

It is always 'de bespreking'. It is a feminine noun, which in modern Dutch means it belongs to the 'de-word' group. This applies to both singular and plural forms.

A 'nabespreking' is a debriefing or a follow-up discussion. It happens after an event (like a match, a surgery, or a project) to talk about how it went and what can be learned.

A 'vergadering' is usually more formal and involves a fixed structure and agenda. A 'bespreking' is often more informal or focused on a single topic. In many offices, they are used interchangeably, but 'vergadering' sounds 'bigger'.

No, that is an anglicism. In Dutch, you 'plant een bespreking in' (schedule a meeting), 'houdt een bespreking' (hold a meeting), or 'hebt een bespreking' (have a meeting).

A 'voorbespreking' is a preparatory meeting. It is held before a larger or more important event to ensure everyone is on the same page and prepared for the main discussion.

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