Bedeutung
A very small difference.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch 'nuchterheid' (pragmatism) means they value knowing when a detail is not worth debating. Using this phrase can actually help build consensus in a meeting. In Dutch universities, this phrase is used to describe results that fall within the margin of error. It is a sign of intellectual honesty. In the 'Poldermodel', focusing on 'verwaarloosbare verschillen' is seen as a waste of time. Efficiency is key. In Dutch law, a 'verwaarloosbaar verschil' can be the reason a judge dismisses a minor claim or technicality.
Use it in writing
This phrase is a 'gold star' word for B2 writing exams. It shows you can handle formal collocations.
Spelling trap
Don't forget the double 'a' in -baar. It's a common spelling mistake for learners.
Bedeutung
A very small difference.
Use it in writing
This phrase is a 'gold star' word for B2 writing exams. It shows you can handle formal collocations.
Spelling trap
Don't forget the double 'a' in -baar. It's a common spelling mistake for learners.
Don't be too dismissive
If someone is complaining about a problem, calling it 'verwaarloosbaar' might make you sound arrogant.
Teste dich selbst
Vul het juiste woord in (let op de uitgang!).
Het verschil tussen de twee plannen is _________.
In a predicate position (after 'is'), the adjective does not get an -e ending.
Welke zin is het meest formeel?
Hoe omschrijf je een heel klein prijsverschil in een rapport?
'Verwaarloosbaar' is the standard formal term for reports.
Combineer de synoniemen.
Match de woorden met hun betekenis.
Verwaarloosbaar implies it is so small it becomes unimportant.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Is de nieuwe versie veel duurder?' B: 'Nee, het is een _________.'
The full collocation is 'een verwaarloosbaar verschil'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When is a difference 'verwaarloosbaar'?
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHet verschil tussen de twee plannen is _________.
In a predicate position (after 'is'), the adjective does not get an -e ending.
Hoe omschrijf je een heel klein prijsverschil in een rapport?
'Verwaarloosbaar' is the standard formal term for reports.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Verwaarloosbaar implies it is so small it becomes unimportant.
A: 'Is de nieuwe versie veel duurder?' B: 'Nee, het is een _________.'
The full collocation is 'een verwaarloosbaar verschil'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is generally formal. In casual speech, people prefer 'klein' or 'maakt niet uit'.
No, you use it for abstract things like differences, amounts, or impacts. Using it for a person would be very insulting.
The opposite is 'een aanzienlijk verschil' (a significant difference) or 'een groot verschil'.
Because 'verschil' is a 'het-woord' and it follows 'een'. If it were 'het verwaarloosbare verschil', you would add the -e.
Yes, this is a common way to emphasize just how small the difference is.
Absolutely. It is the standard term for values that are so small they can be ignored in an equation.
Close, but 'verwaarloosbaar' specifically refers to the *size* or *scale* being the reason it is unimportant.
Yes, it sounds very professional. 'Het verschil in mijn ervaring tussen deze twee rollen is verwaarloosbaar.'
It is never 'verwaarloosbaare'. The -e is added to the end of the base word: 'verwaarloosbare'.
There is no 'g' in 'verwaarloosbaar'! Don't confuse it with 'vergelijkbaar' (comparable).
Verwandte Redewendungen
een wereld van verschil
contrastA huge difference
lood om oud ijzer
similarIt doesn't matter which one you pick
een miniem verschil
synonymA tiny difference
nihil
specialized formZero / nothing
