Bedeutung
Searching for employment.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Poldermodel' means the Dutch job market is very network-oriented. Saying you are 'op zoek' is an invitation for others to help you. In Flanders, the term 'werkzoekende' is used very frequently in official contexts, perhaps even more than in the Netherlands. On LinkedIn, the phrase is often replaced by 'Open to Work' (in English) or 'Op zoek naar een nieuwe uitdaging' to sound more positive. Expats often struggle with the 'naar' preposition. Native speakers find this a very 'foreign' mistake, so mastering it helps you sound much more integrated.
Be Specific
Always add the field you are looking in, e.g., 'op zoek naar werk in de horeca'.
Avoid 'Voor'
Never say 'op zoek voor'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Bedeutung
Searching for employment.
Be Specific
Always add the field you are looking in, e.g., 'op zoek naar werk in de horeca'.
Avoid 'Voor'
Never say 'op zoek voor'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Use 'Op zoek naar een nieuwe uitdaging' on LinkedIn for a more professional vibe.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ik ben op zoek ____ werk.
The fixed expression is always 'op zoek naar'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option:
'Werk' is uncountable, so no 'een'. 'Op zoek' needs 'naar'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wat doe je tegenwoordig? B: ___________.
This is the most natural way to answer a question about your current status.
Match the phrase to the context.
You are writing a LinkedIn headline.
This is the most professional 'LinkedIn-style' variation.
Match the Dutch phrase with its English equivalent.
Match them up:
Direct translation of the target phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
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Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenIk ben op zoek ____ werk.
The fixed expression is always 'op zoek naar'.
Choose the best option:
'Werk' is uncountable, so no 'een'. 'Op zoek' needs 'naar'.
A: Wat doe je tegenwoordig? B: ___________.
This is the most natural way to answer a question about your current status.
You are writing a LinkedIn headline.
This is the most professional 'LinkedIn-style' variation.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Direct translation of the target phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIt is better to say 'Ik zoek werk' or 'Ik ben op zoek naar werk'. Adding 'naar' to the verb 'zoeken' is technically incorrect in this context.
Yes, 'werk' is uncountable (employment/work in general), while 'baan' is countable (a specific job).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a job interview.
You say: 'Ik ben niet meer op zoek naar werk' or 'Ik heb werk gevonden'.
In this context, there is no plural. If you mean 'works of art', it's 'werken', but for employment, it's always 'werk'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
een baan zoeken
similarTo look for a specific job.
solliciteren
builds onTo apply for a job.
werkloos zijn
similarTo be unemployed.
een nieuwe uitdaging
specialized formA new challenge.
beschikbaar zijn
similarTo be available.
