Bedeutung
Emotional pain fades over time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the Netherlands, this phrase is used to show empathy without being overly emotional. It is a balanced, stoic approach to comfort. The phrase is widely recognized across Western Europe, reflecting a shared cultural heritage rooted in Latin and Greek philosophy. The universality of this proverb suggests that the experience of grief and the need for time to heal is a fundamental human trait. On social media, this phrase is often used as a hashtag or a short caption for posts about moving on or personal growth.
Use it sparingly
Don't use this phrase too often in one conversation, or it will sound like a cliché.
Context matters
Always consider the person's emotional state before using this proverb.
Bedeutung
Emotional pain fades over time.
Use it sparingly
Don't use this phrase too often in one conversation, or it will sound like a cliché.
Context matters
Always consider the person's emotional state before using this proverb.
Pair it with empathy
Combine this phrase with a listening ear to make it more effective.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
De tijd heelt alle ______.
The proverb specifically uses 'wonden'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best way to comfort someone.
This is the standard, idiomatic form of the proverb.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
De tijd heelt alle wonden.
The phrase is a direct translation of the English proverb.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'Ik ben zo verdrietig.' You: '______'
This is the most supportive and idiomatic response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDe tijd heelt alle ______.
The proverb specifically uses 'wonden'.
Choose the best way to comfort someone.
This is the standard, idiomatic form of the proverb.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
The phrase is a direct translation of the English proverb.
Friend: 'Ik ben zo verdrietig.' You: '______'
This is the most supportive and idiomatic response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral. It works in most social situations.
No, it is strictly for emotional pain.
Generally no, it is too personal.
Because the verb is 'helen'.
Yes, it is very well-known.
No, keep it as is.
Then maybe don't use it yet.
Sometimes people just say 'Tijd heelt alles'.
Yes, it is standard Dutch.
Yes, it is a direct translation.
Yes, it works for any kind of loss.
No, it is secular.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Na regen komt zonneschijn
similarAfter rain comes sunshine.
Het komt wel goed
similarIt will be okay.
De aanhouder wint
contrastThe persistent one wins.
Alles op zijn tijd
builds onEverything in its own time.
