Bedeutung
Keep trying to achieve your goal.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value 'doorzettingsvermogen' (perseverance). This proverb is often linked to the national history of land reclamation. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common and carries the same weight of encouraging hard work and resilience. Dutch proverbs are still used in Suriname, often blended with local wisdom about patience and steady work. Afrikaans has a similar structure: 'Die aanhouer wen.' It reflects the same frontier spirit of persistence.
Use it for yourself!
When you feel like giving up on Dutch, say 'De aanhouder wint' out loud. It’s a great self-motivator.
Don't be a pest
Remember that in social situations, 'aanhouden' can sometimes be seen as not respecting boundaries. Use the proverb for tasks, not for people.
Bedeutung
Keep trying to achieve your goal.
Use it for yourself!
When you feel like giving up on Dutch, say 'De aanhouder wint' out loud. It’s a great self-motivator.
Don't be a pest
Remember that in social situations, 'aanhouden' can sometimes be seen as not respecting boundaries. Use the proverb for tasks, not for people.
The 'Orange' Spirit
This phrase is often used during the World Cup or Olympics. It’s part of the Dutch sporting DNA.
Teste dich selbst
Vul het ontbrekende woord in.
Ik geef niet op, want de aanhouder ___.
The standard proverb is 'De aanhouder wint.'
In welke situatie gebruik je 'De aanhouder wint'?
Je vriend probeert al drie keer een cake te bakken, maar het mislukt steeds. Nu probeert hij het voor de vierde keer.
You use it to encourage someone to keep trying.
Wat is de betekenis van 'De aanhouder wint'?
Kies het juiste antwoord.
The proverb means that persistence leads to success.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Ik heb al vijf keer geprobeerd om deze app te installeren, maar het lukt niet.' B: 'Probeer het nog één keer, ___.'
This is the most natural way to encourage someone in this context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk geef niet op, want de aanhouder ___.
The standard proverb is 'De aanhouder wint.'
Je vriend probeert al drie keer een cake te bakken, maar het mislukt steeds. Nu probeert hij het voor de vierde keer.
You use it to encourage someone to keep trying.
Kies het juiste antwoord.
The proverb means that persistence leads to success.
A: 'Ik heb al vijf keer geprobeerd om deze app te installeren, maar het lukt niet.' B: 'Probeer het nog één keer, ___.'
This is the most natural way to encourage someone in this context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, if the event is in the past, you can use the perfect tense.
Not really. Usually, we use 'doorzetter' to describe a person who persists in daily conversation.
No, 'winnen' here means succeeding in your goal, whatever that may be.
Yes! Like trying to open a difficult jar of peanut butter.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but you might say 'Het is dweilen met de kraan open' (mopping with the tap open) for a hopeless task.
It is always 'De aanhouder' because it refers to a person.
Yes, though they might use more slang, everyone knows and uses this proverb.
The verb is the same, but the meaning in the proverb is 'to continue'. Context is key!
Yes, it shows you have a good work ethic and know Dutch culture.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Geduld is een schone zaak.
similarPatience is a virtue.
De laatste loodjes wegen het zwaarst.
builds onThe last bits are the hardest.
Niet geschoten is altijd mis.
similarYou miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Wie niet waagt, wie niet wint.
similarNothing ventured, nothing gained.
