Bedeutung
To focus too much on one detail.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Dutch corporate culture, 'blindstaren' is often used as a critique of 'micromanagement'. The Dutch value autonomy and 'het grote geheel' (the big picture). Usage is identical to the Netherlands, though Flemish speakers might more frequently use 'zich vastrijden' (to get stuck while driving) in similar contexts. In Dutch universities, students are warned not to 'blindstaren' on one theory, encouraging 'multidisciplinair' thinking. Commonly used in the Dutch startup scene regarding 'vanity metrics' (likes, followers) vs. actual revenue.
Use it in Job Interviews
When asked about a weakness, say you sometimes 'je blindstaren op details'. It sounds professional and shows you are detail-oriented but aware of the need for perspective.
The Reflexive Trap
Always remember the 'me/je/zich'. Saying 'Ik staar blind op...' sounds very broken to a native speaker.
Bedeutung
To focus too much on one detail.
Use it in Job Interviews
When asked about a weakness, say you sometimes 'je blindstaren op details'. It sounds professional and shows you are detail-oriented but aware of the need for perspective.
The Reflexive Trap
Always remember the 'me/je/zich'. Saying 'Ik staar blind op...' sounds very broken to a native speaker.
The 'Nuchter' Approach
Dutch people use this to bring others back to reality. It's a polite way to say 'You're overthinking this.'
Teste dich selbst
Vul de juiste vorm van 'zich blindstaren op' in.
De onderzoekers ______ ______ ______ de resultaten van het eerste experiment.
The sentence requires a past tense or present tense plural form with the reflexive pronoun 'zich' and preposition 'op'.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct?
Kies de juiste zin:
Sentence B uses the correct reflexive pronoun 'me', the correct preposition 'op', and the correct past participle 'blindgestaard'.
Match de reactie met de situatie.
Situatie: Iemand wil een auto kopen maar kijkt alleen naar de kleur, niet naar de motor.
You are warning them not to over-focus on the color.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Ik kan de oplossing voor deze puzzel niet vinden!' B: 'Misschien moet je even pauze nemen. Je ______ ______ ______ ______.'
When using 'er', it splits the phrase: 'je staart je er blind op'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDe onderzoekers ______ ______ ______ de resultaten van het eerste experiment.
The sentence requires a past tense or present tense plural form with the reflexive pronoun 'zich' and preposition 'op'.
Kies de juiste zin:
Sentence B uses the correct reflexive pronoun 'me', the correct preposition 'op', and the correct past participle 'blindgestaard'.
Situatie: Iemand wil een auto kopen maar kijkt alleen naar de kleur, niet naar de motor.
You are warning them not to over-focus on the color.
A: 'Ik kan de oplossing voor deze puzzel niet vinden!' B: 'Misschien moet je even pauze nemen. Je ______ ______ ______ ______.'
When using 'er', it splits the phrase: 'je staart je er blind op'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenIt is written as one word (blindstaren), but it is a separable verb, so it splits in sentences: 'Ik staar me blind'.
Usually no. It implies you are missing something important. For positive focus, use 'focussen op' or 'zich concentreren op'.
'Tunnelvisie' is a noun and sounds more technical/medical. 'Blindstaren' is a verb and sounds more natural in conversation.
No, that sounds like you are obsessed with their flaws. Use 'Ik ben stapelgek op jou' instead.
Verwandte Redewendungen
de bomen door het bos niet meer zien
similarTo lose the big picture because of too many details.
zich vastbijten in
similarTo focus intensely on something.
tunnelvisie
synonymTunnel vision.
mierenneuken
specialized formTo nitpick.
oogkleppen op hebben
similarTo have blinkers on.
