Bedeutung
Feeling emotionally disturbed or unhappy.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people value 'nuchterheid' (sobriety/practicality). Being 'van streek' is a socially acceptable way to admit you are struggling without losing face. In Flanders, the phrase is equally common but might be used in slightly more formal contexts than in the Netherlands. In Surinamese Dutch, emotional expressions can be more vivid, but 'van streek' remains a standard term in formal education and media. The Afrikaans equivalent 'van stryk wees' is very similar, showing the shared maritime linguistic heritage.
Use with 'raken'
Use 'raken' instead of 'zijn' to describe the moment you *become* upset. 'Toen ik het hoorde, raakte ik van streek.'
Not for stomachs
Don't use this for an 'upset stomach'. Use 'last van mijn maag' or 'van slag' instead.
Bedeutung
Feeling emotionally disturbed or unhappy.
Use with 'raken'
Use 'raken' instead of 'zijn' to describe the moment you *become* upset. 'Toen ik het hoorde, raakte ik van streek.'
Not for stomachs
Don't use this for an 'upset stomach'. Use 'last van mijn maag' or 'van slag' instead.
The 'Beetje' Hedge
Dutch people often say 'een beetje van streek' even when they are very upset. It's a cultural way of being modest about emotions.
Teste dich selbst
Vul de juiste vorm van 'zijn' en de uitdrukking in.
Toen zij hoorde dat haar kat was weggelopen, ___ zij helemaal ___ ___.
The subject is 'zij' (singular) and the context is past tense ('hoorde').
Welke zin is correct?
Kies de beste reactie op slecht nieuws.
We use 'zijn' (not 'hebben'), no article 'de', and the preposition 'door'.
Match de emotie met de situatie.
Wanneer ben je 'van streek'?
Being 'van streek' is a reaction to something distressing or shocking.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Waarom huilt ze?' B: 'Ze is ___ ___ door die nare opmerking.'
In this context, all three expressions (van slag, van streek, overstuur) are appropriate to describe someone crying from a mean comment.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenToen zij hoorde dat haar kat was weggelopen, ___ zij helemaal ___ ___.
The subject is 'zij' (singular) and the context is past tense ('hoorde').
Kies de beste reactie op slecht nieuws.
We use 'zijn' (not 'hebben'), no article 'de', and the preposition 'door'.
Wanneer ben je 'van streek'?
Being 'van streek' is a reaction to something distressing or shocking.
A: 'Waarom huilt ze?' B: 'Ze is ___ ___ door die nare opmerking.'
In this context, all three expressions (van slag, van streek, overstuur) are appropriate to describe someone crying from a mean comment.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your best friend.
No, it is almost always used for negative or shocking events. For a positive surprise, use 'verbaasd' or 'onder de indruk'.
'Verdrietig' means sad. 'Van streek' means your emotions are messy and you are shaken. You can be 'van streek' without being 'verdrietig' (e.g., from shock).
No. You cannot be 'van streek' *at* someone. You are 'van streek' *by* (door) something.
Yes, for example: 'Mijn excuses voor de late reactie, ik was gisteren een beetje van streek door persoonlijk nieuws.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
van slag zijn
similarTo be thrown off balance or out of rhythm.
overstuur zijn
similarTo be very upset, often crying.
van de kaart zijn
similarTo be 'off the map', exhausted, or very upset.
kalm blijven
contrastTo stay calm.
