Bedeutung
A final agreement is reached.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch 'Poldermodel' involves extensive consultation. This idiom is the 'finish line' of that process. The phrase is equally common in Flanders, though Flemish speakers might use it slightly more formally than the Dutch. The reference to the 'church' highlights the historical importance of religious buildings as community centers and places of safety. Journalists love this phrase for headlines because it is punchy and everyone knows exactly what it means: the waiting is over.
Use it for relief
Use this phrase when you want to express that you are happy the deciding part is finally over.
Check the auxiliary
Always use 'is', never 'heeft'. It's a state of being now.
Bedeutung
A final agreement is reached.
Use it for relief
Use this phrase when you want to express that you are happy the deciding part is finally over.
Check the auxiliary
Always use 'is', never 'heeft'. It's a state of being now.
News watching
Listen for this phrase during the NOS Journaal (Dutch news). It appears almost every time there is a political agreement.
Teste dich selbst
Vul de ontbrekende woorden in.
Na drie uur vergaderen is de ______ door de ______.
The standard idiom is 'de kogel is door de kerk'.
Welke zin is correct?
Wanneer gebruik je deze uitdrukking?
The idiom is used for decisions reached after deliberation.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Hebben jullie al besloten waar jullie gaan wonen? B: Ja, de ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.
This is the most natural way to confirm a big decision in a conversation.
Match de situatie met de uitdrukking.
De regering heeft na maanden eindelijk een akkoord over het klimaat.
Political agreements after long debates are the classic use case for this idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenNa drie uur vergaderen is de ______ door de ______.
The standard idiom is 'de kogel is door de kerk'.
Wanneer gebruik je deze uitdrukking?
The idiom is used for decisions reached after deliberation.
A: Hebben jullie al besloten waar jullie gaan wonen? B: Ja, de ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.
This is the most natural way to confirm a big decision in a conversation.
De regering heeft na maanden eindelijk een akkoord over het klimaat.
Political agreements after long debates are the classic use case for this idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTechnically yes, but it sounds sarcastic. Use it for things that took at least some thought.
It is always 'door' (through). 'In' is a common mistake for learners.
No, it is purely idiomatic now. People of all faiths (or none) use it daily.
No, that would mean the bullet is currently flying. Use 'is' for the completed decision.
'The die is cast' or 'The deal is done' are the closest matches.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It comes from historical warfare where a bullet hitting a church was a major, final event.
Yes: 'Toen de kogel eenmaal door de kerk was, konden we gaan.'
Not really, the whole phrase is usually kept together.
Yes, it is a very standard part of the Dutch language for all ages.
Verwandte Redewendungen
De knoop doorhakken
synonymTo make a final, difficult decision.
De teerling is geworpen
similarThe die is cast.
Een besluit nemen
similarTo make a decision.
Er is geen weg terug
builds onThere is no way back.
Eind goed, al goed
similarAll's well that ends well.
