Bedeutung
Making independent choices.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value directness and independence. This phrase is a badge of honor for entrepreneurs. Similar to the Netherlands, but perhaps slightly more cautious in tone. Used in boardrooms to signal strategic differentiation. Used to describe artists who reject mainstream styles.
Use it with confidence
This phrase sounds very professional. Use it when you want to show you are a leader.
Dutch directness
The Dutch appreciate people who have a clear vision. This phrase is a great way to express that.
Bedeutung
Making independent choices.
Use it with confidence
This phrase sounds very professional. Use it when you want to show you are a leader.
Dutch directness
The Dutch appreciate people who have a clear vision. This phrase is a great way to express that.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct verb.
Hij besloot een eigen koers te ____.
The idiom is 'een eigen koers varen'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Only 'varen' is the correct verb for this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Everyone is following the new trend.' B: 'I don't care. I prefer to ______.'
The context implies independence.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are starting a business that is very different from others.
This phrase describes doing something unique.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHij besloot een eigen koers te ____.
The idiom is 'een eigen koers varen'.
Choose the best option.
Only 'varen' is the correct verb for this idiom.
A: 'Everyone is following the new trend.' B: 'I don't care. I prefer to ______.'
The context implies independence.
You are starting a business that is very different from others.
This phrase describes doing something unique.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenIt is neutral. It works in both business and casual settings.
Yes, it is very common for life choices like moving or changing careers.
Using the wrong verb like 'doen' or 'lopen'. Always use 'varen'.
Yes, 'een' is standard. You can also say 'mijn eigen koers' (my own course).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Je eigen weg gaan
synonymTo go your own way
Niet met de stroom meegaan
similarNot going with the flow
Je eigen boontjes doppen
similarTo take care of yourself
Tegen de stroom in zwemmen
similarTo swim against the current
