Beispiele nach Niveau
De bewoners dienden een beklag in over de geluidsoverlast van de nieuwe fabriek.
The residents filed a complaint about the noise nuisance from the new factory.
Here, 'beklag' is used with 'indienen' (to file) in a formal context.
Na herhaaldelijk ongemak besloot hij een officieel beklag te doen bij het management.
After repeated inconvenience, he decided to make a formal complaint to the management.
'Beklag doen' (to make a complaint) is another common collocation.
Haar beklag over de slechte service werd serieus genomen door de hotelier.
Her complaint about the poor service was taken seriously by the hotelier.
Possessive pronouns can be used with 'beklag'.
Het collectieve beklag van de werknemers leidde tot een verbetering van de arbeidsomstandigheden.
The collective complaint of the employees led to an improvement in working conditions.
'Collectief beklag' (collective complaint) highlights a group action.
Ondanks zijn beklag veranderde er niets aan de situatie, wat tot frustratie leidde.
Despite his complaint, nothing changed in the situation, which led to frustration.
'Ondanks zijn beklag' (despite his complaint) shows a lack of effect.
De consumentenorganisatie verwerkt dagelijks talloze beklagen over ondeugdelijke producten.
The consumer organization processes numerous complaints daily about faulty products.
'Talloze beklagen' (numerous complaints) indicates a large quantity.
Hij uitte zijn beklag met een schriftelijke verklaring, in de hoop op een snelle oplossing.
He expressed his complaint with a written statement, hoping for a quick solution.
'Beklag uiten' (to express a complaint) is a more active phrasing.
De gemeente neemt alle beklagen van haar burgers serieus en streeft naar een eerlijke afhandeling.
The municipality takes all complaints from its citizens seriously and strives for a fair settlement.
'Beklagen van haar burgers' (complaints from its citizens) shows the source of the complaints.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
This is the verb 'to complain'. While 'beklag' is a noun, you might be tempted to use 'klagen' where 'beklag' is more appropriate for a formal context.
This phrase means 'to file a complaint', which is very close in meaning to making a 'beklag'. However, 'beklag' itself is the noun for the formal expression, often used with verbs like 'doen' (to make) or 'voeren' (to lodge).
This phrase means 'to express one's displeasure'. While similar in intent, 'beklag' specifically points to a more formal and official manner of expressing that displeasure.
Leicht verwechselbar
'Klacht' also means a complaint, but it's more general and can refer to any expression of dissatisfaction, formal or informal. 'Beklag' specifically implies a formal or official complaint.
Use 'klacht' for everyday complaints, and 'beklag' for more serious, formal grievances.
Ik heb een klacht over het eten in het restaurant. (I have a complaint about the food in the restaurant.)
'Bezwaar' means an objection, which is similar to a complaint. However, 'bezwaar' is typically a more active opposition to something, often with the intent to prevent it, whereas 'beklag' is more about expressing unhappiness after something has happened.
'Bezwaar' implies actively objecting to a proposal or decision. 'Beklag' implies expressing dissatisfaction with an existing situation.
Ik heb bezwaar tegen de nieuwe regels. (I object to the new rules.)
'Grief' also refers to a complaint or a cause for complaint, but it often carries a stronger emotional connotation of injustice or personal suffering. 'Beklag' can be more objective and formal.
'Grief' emphasizes the emotional impact and sense of injustice. 'Beklag' is more about the formal statement of dissatisfaction.
Haar grieven over de behandeling waren gerechtvaardigd. (Her grievances about the treatment were justified.)
'Aanvechting' can sometimes be used in the context of an urge or temptation, but it also has an older meaning related to contesting or challenging something. This can be confusing if you think of 'beklag' as challenging a situation.
In modern Dutch, 'aanvechting' is more commonly associated with internal struggles or temptations. 'Beklag' is an external, formal expression of dissatisfaction.
Hij had een aanvechting om op te geven. (He had an urge to give up.)
'Wrok' means resentment or grudge, which are feelings that can lead to a complaint or 'beklag'. However, 'wrok' is the feeling itself, while 'beklag' is the act of expressing that dissatisfaction formally.
'Wrok' is an emotion, a deep-seated feeling of anger or bitterness. 'Beklag' is the act of making a formal complaint.
Ze koesterde geen wrok tegen hem. (She held no grudge against him.)
Teste dich selbst 18 Fragen
Write a short sentence about something you might complain about at a restaurant in Dutch. Use simple words.
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Sample answer
Het eten is koud.
Imagine you are writing a quick note to a friend about a problem with your internet. Write one simple sentence in Dutch.
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Mijn internet werkt niet goed.
You want to say in Dutch: 'I have a small complaint.' How would you write that simply?
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Ik heb een kleine klacht.
Wat is het probleem van de spreker?
Read this passage:
Mijn buurman maakt veel lawaai. Elke avond luistert hij naar harde muziek. Ik kan niet slapen. Ik wil een klacht indienen.
Wat is het probleem van de spreker?
The passage clearly states 'Mijn buurman maakt veel lawaai.' (My neighbor makes a lot of noise.)
The passage clearly states 'Mijn buurman maakt veel lawaai.' (My neighbor makes a lot of noise.)
Waarom was de vrouw boos?
Read this passage:
De trein was te laat. Veel mensen waren boos. Een vrouw zei: 'Dit is niet goed! Ik ben te laat voor mijn werk.' Ze wilde een officiële klacht indienen.
Waarom was de vrouw boos?
The passage says 'De trein was te laat.' (The train was late.)
The passage says 'De trein was te laat.' (The train was late.)
Wat is de klacht van de spreker?
Read this passage:
Ik heb een nieuw T-shirt gekocht. De kleur is niet zoals op de foto. Ik wil het T-shirt terugbrengen naar de winkel en mijn geld terugkrijgen. Dit is een klacht.
Wat is de klacht van de spreker?
The passage states 'De kleur is niet zoals op de foto.' (The color is not like on the picture.)
The passage states 'De kleur is niet zoals op de foto.' (The color is not like on the picture.)
The speaker wants to formally complain about something.
They expressed their dissatisfaction with the product's quality.
After many complaints, the situation improved.
Read this aloud:
Ik moet een beklag indienen.
Focus: beklag
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Heb je een beklag?
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Zijn beklag was terecht.
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The residents filed a complaint about the noise pollution.
After much insistence, he gave in to her complaint about the bad service.
Management took the employees' complaint seriously.
Read this aloud:
Heeft u een beklag ingediend?
Focus: beklag
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Wat is de aard van uw beklag?
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Zij uitte haar beklag over de lange wachttijden.
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Verwandte Inhalte
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eisen
B1To demand something firmly
beslechting
C1The settlement or resolution of a conflict or dispute.
toestemming
A2Consent or authorization.
justitie
B2The administration of law or justice
beschuldigen
B2To claim that someone has done something wrong
voorrecht
B1A special right or advantage
oordeel
A2The ability to make considered decisions.
orde
A2The arrangement of people or things in relation to each other.
recht
A2That which is morally correct or a legal entitlement.
wet
A2A rule established by authority.
